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hERE IS THE LAW
Ch. 316 Florida Statutes 2003 Ch. 316
316.191 Racing on highways.—
(1) As used in this section, the term:
(a) “Drag race” is defined as the operation of two or more 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
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 vehicle or vehicles within a certain
distance or time limit.
(b) “Racing” is defined as the use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to outgain, outdistance, or
prevent another vehicle from passing, to arrive at a given destination ahead of another vehicle or
vehicles, or to test the physical stamina or endurance of drivers over long-distance driving routes.
(2)(a) A person may not drive any vehicle, including any motorcycle, in any race; speed
competition or contest; drag race or acceleration contest; test of physical endurance; exhibition of speed
or acceleration; or for the purpose of making a speed record on any highway, roadway, or parking lot,
and a person may not in any manner participate in, coordinate, facilitate, or collect moneys at any
location for any such race; ride as a passenger in; or purposefully cause the movement of traffic to slow
or stop for, any such race, competition, contest, test, or exhibition. Any person who violates this
paragraph commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s.
775.083. Any person who violates this paragraph shall pay a fine of not less than $250 and not more
than $500, 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 vehicle, if the registered owner is a person other than the defendant, and to each
person of record claiming a lien against the 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 vehicle.
(b) All costs and fees for the impoundment or immobilization, including the cost of notification,
must be paid by the owner of the vehicle or, if the vehicle is leased or rented, by the person leasing or
renting the vehicle, unless the impoundment or immobilization order is dismissed. All provisions of s.
713.78 shall apply.
(4) 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.
History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 138, ch. 99-248; s. 1, ch. 2002-251.
Note.—Former s. 316.186.
Ch. 316 Florida Statutes 2003 Ch. 316
316.191 Racing on highways.—
(1) As used in this section, the term:
(a) “Drag race” is defined as the operation of two or more 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
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 vehicle or vehicles within a certain
distance or time limit.
(b) “Racing” is defined as the use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to outgain, outdistance, or
prevent another vehicle from passing, to arrive at a given destination ahead of another vehicle or
vehicles, or to test the physical stamina or endurance of drivers over long-distance driving routes.
(2)(a) A person may not drive any vehicle, including any motorcycle, in any race; speed
competition or contest; drag race or acceleration contest; test of physical endurance; exhibition of speed
or acceleration; or for the purpose of making a speed record on any highway, roadway, or parking lot,
and a person may not in any manner participate in, coordinate, facilitate, or collect moneys at any
location for any such race; ride as a passenger in; or purposefully cause the movement of traffic to slow
or stop for, any such race, competition, contest, test, or exhibition. Any person who violates this
paragraph commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s.
775.083. Any person who violates this paragraph shall pay a fine of not less than $250 and not more
than $500, 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 vehicle, if the registered owner is a person other than the defendant, and to each
person of record claiming a lien against the 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 vehicle.
(b) All costs and fees for the impoundment or immobilization, including the cost of notification,
must be paid by the owner of the vehicle or, if the vehicle is leased or rented, by the person leasing or
renting the vehicle, unless the impoundment or immobilization order is dismissed. All provisions of s.
713.78 shall apply.
(4) 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.
History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 138, ch. 99-248; s. 1, ch. 2002-251.
Note.—Former s. 316.186.
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Man that sucks, In the academy they are taking street racing as a serious offense.. You need a Lawyer and to watch out for this kind of thing. Why were you racing on tyrone anyway.. everyone knows the cops love that road........ Oh well Good luck.
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