Racing, Drag Racing or Acceleration Contest

Fines, Traffic Points and Defense

Drag racing is a popular vehicular competition involving two or more automobiles. These two cars have a starting point and a straight line to the finish. Whoever reaches the finish line first, wins the race. While there are hundreds of drag strips all over the globe, many drivers engage in drag racing on regular roads. This is illegal, because their vehicles exceed speed limits and is sometimes considered reckless driving.

Fines and Penalties

Fines that are issued for illegal drag racing throughout the country vary. Some states treat drag racing as a criminal offense, while others consider it a motor vehicle infraction. First time offenders are typically fined anywhere from $100 to $500. In addition, first time offenders may be hit with a 30-day license suspension. Repeat offenders may be fined somewhere between $200 and $1,000. First time offenders can also be subject to two and a half years in prison for drag racing.

Traffic points also vary from state to state. However, they are treated more severely than a typical speeding ticket. Drag racing is considered intentional and dangerous and is therefore penalized more harshly. This has led to an increased number of points being added to driver’s licenses, even for a first time offense.

Points and Impact on Driving Record/License

Since drag racing is seen as such an intentionally careless act, the points and impact on one’s license is significant. Many states will suspend your license or put you in jail for breaking this law once. If you are lucky, you might get away with just a fine and a suspension. At the very least you are looking at a significant amount of points on your license. Definitely enough points to raise your automotive insurance rates significantly.

Hiring a Lawyer

When you are facing such a serious offense as drag racing, you must get the best traffic lawyer money can buy to represent you. Almost no judge will look favorably on you otherwise. To them, you will appear as just some wild person who thinks the law does not apply to him or her. Your lawyer will help garner sympathy for you and explain that it will never happen again. Lawyers have a strategic mind for getting out of such a tricky situation. They can help you avoid the maximum penalty for this violation.