So I raced a gtp, beat it and got caught. I got a exebition of speed ticket and the asshole cop impounded my Ty. I'm screwed.
i must admit your ty will probably amke a very nice D.A.R.E. vehicle for the salt lake city police department.
why is it whenever someone gets caught f*#%*^g off its the cop who is the asshole ? all he is doing is his job.
i must admit your ty will probably make a very nice D.A.R.E. vehicle for the salt lake city police department.
X2. Only thing that makes a cop a dick is when he actually acts like one. You do the crime you do the time, when you hit that pedal you know what the consequences are, it is part of street racing, you just have to deal with it.
I was under the assumption that both parties had to be ticketed in order for it to be considered "drag racing"? Otherwise it is just a speeding ticket. How does that work in your state? You hear stories of court cases where the driver caught says "If I was racing...Prove it."
Exhibition of Speed or Acceleration. Those acts which cause or create unnecessary rapid acceleration, unnecessary tire squeal, skid, smoke, or slide upon acceleration or stopping including the casting of tread, gravel, dirt or other road surface materials from the tires; acts that simulate a temporary race; acts that cause the vehicle to unnecessarily turn abruptly, sway or lose traction with the road surface.
then the cop doesnt have to "prove" anything, and the judge aint stupid either he (or she) knows what you were doing and has talked to the cop long befor you ever get called to the front of the court room.
Damn that really sucks. Worse then getting in an accident of having it stolen imo. I would talk to a lawyer.
I can't believe the response here. Even if you've never raced on the street and disagree with anyone else doing it, you guys could show some compassion.
Possibility of impound is a reason people run.
Utah Code
Title 41 Motor Vehicles
Chapter 6a Traffic Code
Section 606 Speed contest or exhibition on highway -- Barricade or obstruction.
41-6a-606. Speed contest or exhibition on highway -- Barricade or obstruction.
(1) A person may not engage in any motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed on a highway.
(2) A person may not, in any manner, obstruct or place any barricade or obstruction or assist or participate in placing any barricade or obstruction upon any highway for any purpose prohibited under Subsection (1).
(3) A person who violates Subsection (1) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
(4) (a) In addition to the penalty provided under this section or any other section, a person who violates Subsection (1) shall have the person's driver license suspended under Subsection 53-3-220(1)(a)(xvi) for a period of:
(i) 60 days for a first offense; and
(ii) 90 days for a second offense within three years of a prior offense.
(b) The court shall forward the report of the conviction to the Driver License Division in accordance with Section 53-3-218.
RCW 46.61.530
Racing of vehicles on highways — Reckless driving — Exception.
No person or persons may race any motor vehicle or motor vehicles upon any public highway of this state. Any person or persons who wilfully compare or contest relative speeds by operation of one or more motor vehicles shall be guilty of racing, which shall constitute reckless driving under RCW 46.61.500, whether or not such speed is in excess of the maximum speed prescribed by law: PROVIDED HOWEVER, That any comparison or contest of the accuracy with which motor vehicles may be operated in terms of relative speeds not in excess of the posted maximum speed does not constitute racing.
[1979 ex.s. c 136 § 87; 1961 c 12 § 46.48.050. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 67; RRS § 6360-67; 1921 c 96 § 32; 1915 c 142 § 25; RRS § 6344. Formerly RCW 46.48.050.]
Notes:
Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases -- Mandatory appearance -- CrRLJ 3.2.
Effective date -- Severability -- 1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.
Arrest of person involved in racing of vehicles: RCW 10.31.100.