Former presidential candidate Ségolène Royal has suggested a novel approach to address the issue of illegal urban street racing, often referred to as “rodéos urbains” in France. In a recent podcast interview, Royal advocated for redirecting the energy of young people involved in these activities away from public streets. Instead of vehicle confiscation or destruction, she proposes offering them training in mechanics. This training would be coupled with access to supervised racing circuits, providing a legal and controlled outlet for their passion. Royal believes this strategy would offer constructive alternatives and skills development. The proposal aims to address the root causes of the problem by providing opportunities rather than solely punitive measures. This approach seeks to channel youthful enthusiasm into a productive and safe environment.