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Calls for law changes following F1 COTA police escorts
Summary by Round Rock News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Matt Grant , as published by KXAN
· October 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Austin police said in a statement it is aware of video circulating on social media -- showing motorcades with lights and sirens -- but said it did not coordinate or manage these escorts.
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