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AL SB321
Bill
Status
5/28/2015
Primary Sponsor
Bobby Singleton
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AI Summary
SB321 Summary
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Defines "drag race" as operation of two or more vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in competitive attempt to outdistance each other, or operation of one or more vehicles over a common selected course for purpose of comparing relative speeds or power of acceleration.
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First conviction results in fine of $500 and suspended imprisonment with 30 days probation; second or subsequent conviction results in fine of $3,000 and suspended imprisonment with six months probation; third or subsequent conviction results in fine of $6,000 and imprisonment for not more than one year with suspended sentence and one year probation.
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Imposes mandatory driver's license suspension for six months on first conviction and up to one year on second or subsequent conviction by the Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
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Requires law enforcement to impound vehicles of persons arrested for drag racing, regardless of vehicle ownership, with towing company maintaining lien for all reasonable and customary towing and storage fees until registered owner pays.
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Prohibits participation as organizer or spectator in drag racing activities, with organizer defined as person promoting, coordinating, facilitating, or collecting monies for the race, and spectator defined as person who purchased admission ticket or knowingly attended; violators punished under Section 32-5A-8 without imprisonment.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles, drag racing, crime further defined, penalties increased, impoundment of vehicle and forfeiture for subsequent offenses, Sec. 32-5A-178 am'd.
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Assigned Act No. 2015-318.
5/28/2015