ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Phoenix, Arizona
(now: racing on
highways; penalties)
Increases the penalties for drag racing and requires the offenders to pay a fine.
Current law specifies a class 2 misdemeanor for racing, a speed competition or contest, acceleration contest, test of physical endurance or exhibition of speed or acceleration, or driving a vehicle for the purpose of making a speed record on a street or highway. H.B. 2452 enhances the penalties for a first-time conviction of drag racing to a class 1 misdemeanor and establishes a class 6 felony for a subsequent conviction within a 24-month period.
Any potential impact on the state general fund is undetermined at this time, although the creation of a new felony level crime may increase demands on the Arizona Department of Corrections.
1. Increases, from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 1 misdemeanor, the penalty for a first-time conviction of drag racing and requires a minimum fine of $250.
2. Increases, from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony, the penalty for a subsequent conviction of drag racing within a 24-month period and requires a minimum fine of $500.
3. Allows the court to order community service for a person convicted of drag racing.
4. Makes conforming changes.
5. Provides for a general effective date.
House Action
JUD 1/29/02 DPA 10-0-0-0
JUD 2/12/02 DPA/SE 10-0-0-0
on rereferral
3rd Read 3/27/02 41-15-4-0
Prepared by Senate Staff
April 5, 2002