Is this really a valid ticket?
I did not think you could get a racing ticket for such thing.

 

Can you get a ticket for say, running a stop sign on private property? Like say the mall at 3AM?

As for him giving you a ticket, thats weird, because my neighbor owns a store and i can do all the burnouts and drifts or what ever i want in his parking lot and the cops cant do anything because its his property and he lets me. So that makes me think, if the cop didnt get a complaint, how can he ticket you.

 

16.191 Racing on highways.-- (1) As used in this section, the term:
(a) "Conviction" means a determination of guilt that is the result of a plea or trial, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld.
(b) "Drag race" means the operation of two or more motor vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other, or the operation of one or more motor vehicles over a common selected course, from the same point to the same point, for the purpose of comparing the relative speeds or power of acceleration of such motor vehicle or motor vehicles within a certain distance or time limit.
(c) "Racing" means the use of one or more motor vehicles in an attempt to outgain or outdistance another motor vehicle, to prevent another motor vehicle from passing, to arrive at a given destination ahead of another motor vehicle or motor vehicles, or to test the physical stamina or endurance of drivers over long-distance driving routes.
(2)(a) A person may not:
1. Drive any motor vehicle, including any motorcycle, in any race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, test of physical endurance, or exhibition of speed or acceleration or for the purpose of making a speed record on any highway, roadway, or parking lot;
2. In any manner participate in, coordinate, facilitate, or collect moneys at any location for any such race, competition, contest, test, or exhibition;
3. Knowingly ride as a passenger in any such race, competition, contest, test, or exhibition; or
4. Purposefully cause the movement of traffic to slow or stop for any such race, competition, contest, test, or exhibition.

Any person who violates any provision of this paragraph commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Any person who violates any provision of this paragraph shall pay a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000, and the department shall revoke the driver license of a person so convicted for 1 year. A hearing may be requested pursuant to s. 322.271.
(b) Any person who violates paragraph (a) within 5 years after the date of a prior violation that resulted in a conviction for a violation of this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, and shall pay a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. The department shall also revoke the driver license of that person for 2 years. A hearing may be requested pursuant to s. 322.271.
(c) In any case charging a violation of paragraph (a), the court shall be provided a copy of the driving record of the person charged and may obtain any records from any other source to determine if one or more prior convictions of the person for violation of paragraph (a) have occurred within 5 years prior to the charged offense.
(3) Whenever a law enforcement officer determines that a person was engaged in a drag race or race, as described in subsection (1), the officer may immediately arrest and take such person into custody. The court may enter an order of impoundment or immobilization as a condition of incarceration or probation. Within 7 business days after the date the court issues the order of impoundment or immobilization, the clerk of the court must send notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the registered owner of the motor vehicle, if the registered owner is a person other than the defendant, and to each person of record claiming a lien against the motor vehicle.
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the impounding agency shall release a motor vehicle under the conditions provided in s. 316.193(6)(e), (f), (g), and (h), if the owner or agent presents a valid driver license at the time of pickup of the motor vehicle.
(b) All costs and fees for the impoundment or immobilization, including the cost of notification, must be paid by the owner of the motor vehicle or, if the motor vehicle is leased or rented, by the person leasing or renting the motor vehicle, unless the impoundment or immobilization order is dismissed. All provisions of s. 713.78 shall apply.
(c) Any motor vehicle used in violation of subsection (2) may be impounded for a period of 10 business days if a law enforcement officer has arrested and taken a person into custody pursuant to this subsection and the person being arrested is the registered owner or coowner of the motor vehicle. If the arresting officer finds that the criteria of this paragraph are met, the officer may immediately impound the motor vehicle. The law enforcement officer shall notify the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles of any impoundment for violation of this subsection in accordance with procedures established by the department. The provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) shall be applicable to such impoundment.
(4) Any motor vehicle used in violation of subsection (2) by any person within 5 years after the date of a prior conviction of that person for a violation under subsection (2) may be seized and forfeited as provided by the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. This subsection shall only be applicable if the owner of the motor vehicle is the person charged with violation of subsection (2).
(5) This section does not apply to licensed or duly authorized racetracks, drag strips, or other designated areas set aside by proper authorities for such purposes.

 

It could beacause the 'test of physical endurance, or exhibition of speed or acceleration' part. It even says in a parking lot.

 

Want me to stereotype you as well? Not every Nissan driver is a "emo ass drift homo". Don't be upset because you're stuck with a FWD layout.

On the flip side, if it's private property and the owner gives permission to do what you want, you can get it thrown out. If you were just aimlessly drifting around a Target parking lot, or something to that effect, and got caught, the ticket is within his jurisdiction, although a bit harsh, unless the owner of the property says otherwise.

You need to be careful where you "drift" your car. Don't go and tear up a parking lot in front of Dale Mabry, and always do a scout-around before hand. Again, it's your own fault if you get caught and ticketed; however, at least you're doing something with your car that isn't endanger others. I think drifting in a parking lot is only a danger to yourself, your car, and the marks you leave that will last for a few months.

 

The street racing law is so vague on purpose. Two cars speeding next to eachother can get a street racing ticket.

 

+ fucking 1, i work way to much and i dont wanta hear that or any noise when i get home!

 

Thanks, hellofa for posting the statute.

My sympathies, dude on the ticket. I pay $16/month for unlimited ticket defenses. any city/any county/any state.

A person needs to have the insurance in effect BEFORE they get a ticket,
or they will go through what you are about to face.

Call John in my sig, for details..............before you get the next ticket.
and good luck on this one. Let us know how much it cost you after you have been through the mill.-Bob

 

MY .02. if your wanting to drift. go to the track. desoto is fairly cheap to drift the hell out of your car and look at it this way, you dont have to worry about paying ticket.s

 

go ahead give it a try emo homo