Rep. Ed Neilson October 17, 2024 | 1:12 PM
State Rep. Ed Neilson, majority chair of the House Transportation Committee, today praised a new law to enhance penalties for illegal street racing.
“Younger people see street racing in movies and it’s viewed as a fun and exciting activity that isn’t harmful to people and communities,” Neilson said. “However, we’ve seen time and time again the detrimental effects of illegal street racing in Philadelphia – from quality-of-life issues such as noise, litter and streets completely blocked by the traffic to more serious safety issues such as traffic accidents and even violence stoked by these races.”
Neilson said that while illegal street racing is already a crime in Pennsylvania, it was time to update this law to reflect the commonwealth’s dedication to improve safety and order on Pennsylvania roads.
The fine will increase from $250 to up to $2,000 per violation. On a second or subsequent violation the driver’s vehicle will be impounded to keep them from attending illegal street races, according to Neilson.
The law also prohibits drifting and creates new penalties for people who organize illegal street races.
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