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FL S1764

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2024

Primary Sponsor

Transportation

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "coordinated street takeover" as 10 or more vehicles operated in an organized manner and makes participation a third-degree felony with fines of $2,500–$4,000, a 2-year license revocation, and potential vehicle seizure under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act
  • Increases the maximum fine for a first violation of drag racing, street takeover, or stunt driving prohibitions from $1,000 to $2,000 and maintains the 1-year driver license revocation
  • Elevates a second violation from a first-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony (within 1 year instead of 5 years), with fines increased to $2,500–$4,000, and elevates a third or subsequent violation to a second-degree felony with fines of $3,500–$7,500
  • Creates new penalties for knowingly impeding, obstructing, or interfering with an authorized emergency vehicle while participating in a prohibited race or street takeover, classified as a third-degree felony for a first offense and a second-degree felony for subsequent offenses with a 4-year license revocation
  • Sets a flat $400 fine for spectators at any prohibited race, drag race, or street takeover and removes the requirement that the arrested person be the registered owner for a vehicle to be impounded for 30 business days
  • Takes effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Car Racing Penalties

Last Action

Chapter No. 2024-146

5/7/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2024

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