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FL S0258
Bill
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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