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FL S0258

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Book

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands illegal racing prohibitions to include highways, roadways, and parking lots, and defines "organized ride" as operation of more than three motor vehicles that impede traffic for racing or speed competitions
  • Prohibits coordinating racing activities via social media, operating vehicles to film/record racing participants, carrying fuel for racing vehicles, and purposefully impeding pedestrian or vehicular traffic
  • Increases penalties for racing violations to $500-$1,000 fine and 1-year license revocation for first offense; $1,000-$3,000 fine and 2-year revocation for second offense within 5 years; $2,000-$5,000 fine and 4-year revocation for third or subsequent offense within 5 years
  • Prohibits being a spectator at illegal racing or organized rides as a noncriminal traffic infraction, and expands the definition of spectator to include filming, recording, or posting on social media
  • Authorizes police to arrest without warrant for suspected racing violations and allows 30-day vehicle impoundment if the arrested person is the registered owner

Legislative Description

Racing Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Died in Transportation

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Transportation10/13/2021

Full Bill Text

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