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ngdawg · 05-22-2005, 07:35 AM

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OK, all you senior citizens dragracing your Buick Regals to the AARP meetings-knock it off!
As of October, any drivers accused of dragracing on public roadways will lose their ride for at least 10 days without due process. "The legislation only defines drag racing as comparing the speed or power of one vehicle to another vehicle on a public road or in a parking lot, "at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other." The penalties apply regardless of whether anyone was actually harmed or threatened with harm from such a contest."
I have a car that, when I downshift to pass, gets loud, which in turn usually causes some kid in his 'work-in-progress' to try to race me. I'm not racing, I just like to pass and get out of the way....would I lose my car for that in Florida? As that stands, probably.

arch13 · 05-22-2005, 08:51 AM

Please refer to the movies "The Fast and The Furious" and "2 Fast 2 Furious" to understand why the state of Florida passed this legislation.

As a child of Miami I can tell you that there is nothing like kicking a car up to 170mph on I95.

mokle · 05-22-2005, 11:30 AM

In Canada (BC), you can get pegged for that too, even if you're doing under the speed limit. "Excessive acceleration".

ObieX · 05-22-2005, 02:43 PM

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without due process

I like this part, it's shiny.

analog · 05-22-2005, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ObieX

I like this part, it's shiny.

Me too. Gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling all over.

StanT · 05-22-2005, 04:13 PM

My very first ticket was for drag racing. I wa driving a Honda750, my buddy was diving a 125. Even though we never exceeded the speed limit, the officer insisted we were racing. I brought comparative power specs with me to court, but the judge wouldn't hear it. A 16 year old didn't stand a chance in hell of winning that one. These days I generally get a warning ticket, when I'm actually speeding. Age has it's advantages.

chickentribs · 05-23-2005, 02:26 AM

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The police can also immediately seize a car used in a race for 10 days without due process for the first offense. On the second offense, police can seize and sell the car used, regardless of its value.

I'm sure that Jeb Bush wouldn't dream of signing into law an extension of the government's seizure laws while eliminating a check on legal authority.

/"Let the Eagle Soar..."

veruca · 05-23-2005, 04:57 AM

This is a huge deal down here for us younger people. I am in a domestic car club...and about half of us have been arrested or given tickets for tires spinning in the rain. Everyone with half a brain will realize that a 450 hp rear wheel drive car is going to spin in the rain. A few of them have lost thier licenses..they just can't afford a good lawyer...and the judge isn't going to take the word of some 18 yr old kid ove the police. The law here on street racing is very vague, it gives the officer the choice of what is and is not racing.
Our club is currently writing letters and calling our legislators to have something done...out of like 100 people, we received one response...she was on our side on the issue. I am sure, since we are young people, and we are notoriously bad voters, the policticians could care less about what effects us.

chickentribs · 05-23-2005, 05:42 AM

Veruca, if you haven't already you may want to try and get the ACLU involved. From what I have read on this, this law seems to be stepping all over property rights and unchecked authority given to police written purposely ambiguous. I wish you luck and I hope that people in Florida open there eyes on this...

Seer666 · 05-24-2005, 03:29 PM

Yet another reason I hope Florida fucking sinks. Courts down there have a shit rep with me. Hated the fuckers ever sense they ass raped Sandra London. Money grubbing bastards. Hope they all fucking die.

MSD · 05-24-2005, 03:45 PM

Additionally, I vote for the impeachment and/or lynching whoever wrote the law prohibiting "Exhibition of Speed." In some areas, something as simple as revving your engine at a stoplight can get you a ticket with the same penalties as racing, even if you'r estanding still. Other offenses include screeching tires, losing traction around a corner (the previous two still apply in rainy condidions,) accelerating excessively, a nitruos purge anywhere but a racetrack, excessively loud exhaust, and a whole bunch of other crap.

05-22-2005, 07:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	Granny Better Watch Her Ass In Florida link OK, all you senior citizens dragracing your Buick Regals to the AARP meetings-knock it off! As of October, any drivers accused of dragracing on public roadways will lose their ride for at least 10 days without due process. "The legislation only defines drag racing as comparing the speed or power of one vehicle to another vehicle on a public road or in a parking lot, "at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other." The penalties apply regardless of whether anyone was actually harmed or threatened with harm from such a contest." I have a car that, when I downshift to pass, gets loud, which in turn usually causes some kid in his 'work-in-progress' to try to race me. I'm not racing, I just like to pass and get out of the way....would I lose my car for that in Florida? As that stands, probably. __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

05-22-2005, 08:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
arch13 Loves my girl in thongs Location: North of Mexico, South of Canada	Please refer to the movies "The Fast and The Furious" and "2 Fast 2 Furious" to understand why the state of Florida passed this legislation. As a child of Miami I can tell you that there is nothing like kicking a car up to 170mph on I95. __________________ Seen on an employer evaluation: "The wheel is turning but the hamsters dead" ____________________________ Is arch13 really a porn diety ? find out after the film at 11. -Nanofever

05-22-2005, 11:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
mokle Psycho Location: Alberta, Canada	In Canada (BC), you can get pegged for that too, even if you're doing under the speed limit. "Excessive acceleration". __________________ Mokle "Your hands can't hit what your eyes can't see" -Ali

05-23-2005, 04:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
veruca Psycho Location: 4 privet drive	This is a huge deal down here for us younger people. I am in a domestic car club...and about half of us have been arrested or given tickets for tires spinning in the rain. Everyone with half a brain will realize that a 450 hp rear wheel drive car is going to spin in the rain. A few of them have lost thier licenses..they just can't afford a good lawyer...and the judge isn't going to take the word of some 18 yr old kid ove the police. The law here on street racing is very vague, it gives the officer the choice of what is and is not racing. Our club is currently writing letters and calling our legislators to have something done...out of like 100 people, we received one response...she was on our side on the issue. I am sure, since we are young people, and we are notoriously bad voters, the policticians could care less about what effects us. __________________ How you turned my world, you precious thing You starve and near exhaust me Everything I've done, I've done for you I move the stars for no one

05-23-2005, 05:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
chickentribs Addict Location: Mansion by day/Secret Lair by night	Veruca, if you haven't already you may want to try and get the ACLU involved. From what I have read on this, this law seems to be stepping all over property rights and unchecked authority given to police written purposely ambiguous. I wish you luck and I hope that people in Florida open there eyes on this... __________________ Oft expectation fails... and most oft there Where most it promises - Shakespeare, W.

05-22-2005, 04:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
StanT © Location: Colorado	My very first ticket was for drag racing. I wa driving a Honda750, my buddy was diving a 125. Even though we never exceeded the speed limit, the officer insisted we were racing. I brought comparative power specs with me to court, but the judge wouldn't hear it. A 16 year old didn't stand a chance in hell of winning that one. These days I generally get a warning ticket, when I'm actually speeding. Age has it's advantages.

05-24-2005, 03:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Seer666 Oh dear God he breeded Location: Arizona	Yet another reason I hope Florida fucking sinks. Courts down there have a shit rep with me. Hated the fuckers ever sense they ass raped Sandra London. Money grubbing bastards. Hope they all fucking die. __________________ Bad spellers of the world untie!!! I am the one you warned me of I seem to have misplaced the bullet with your name on it, but I have a whole box addressed to occupant.

05-24-2005, 03:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Additionally, I vote for the impeachment and/or lynching whoever wrote the law prohibiting "Exhibition of Speed." In some areas, something as simple as revving your engine at a stoplight can get you a ticket with the same penalties as racing, even if you'r estanding still. Other offenses include screeching tires, losing traction around a corner (the previous two still apply in rainy condidions,) accelerating excessively, a nitruos purge anywhere but a racetrack, excessively loud exhaust, and a whole bunch of other crap.