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SC H4292

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Roadway Protection and Safety Act" establishing criminal penalties for "street takeovers" - coordinated obstruction of public roadways for illegal vehicle exhibitions like burnouts, drifting, doughnuts, and speed contests

  • Classifies participants as felons with first offense penalties of $3,500 fine, up to 5 years imprisonment, and 6-month license suspension; second offense increases to $7,500 fine, up to 10 years imprisonment, and 1-year license suspension

  • Penalizes organizers (including those using social media to coordinate events) with escalating penalties from misdemeanor ($3,500 fine, 6 months) to felony ($15,000 fine, 10 years) for repeat offenses

  • Punishes spectators, aiders, and abettors with fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and imprisonment up to one year, plus license suspensions of 30 days to one year depending on offense number

  • Requires mandatory 30-day vehicle impoundment for first offenses and permanent forfeiture with auction for repeat offenses, with proceeds funding public safety initiatives

Legislative Description

Roadway Protection and Safety Act

Last Action

Scrivener's error corrected

4/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/3/2025

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