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HB 2266 - Increases Fines for Street Racing - Pennsylvania Key Vote

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Title: Increases Fines for Street Racing

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases fines for street racing from $250 to $2,000 in Pennsylvania.

Highlights:

  • Increases driving penalty fines for street racing from $250 to $500 for a first offense and to $2,000 with potential imprisonment of up to 6 months and loss of vehicle for a second or subsequent offense in Pennsylvania (Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that organizers of street racing events are to be held liable and accountable for driving penalties along with individual drivers (Sec. 3).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect 11 months following passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 4).

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Increases Fines for Street Racing

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases fines for street racing from $250 to $2,000 in Pennsylvania.

Highlights:

  • Increases driving penalty fines for street racing from $250 to $500 for a first offense and to $2,000 with potential imprisonment of up to 6 months and loss of vehicle for a second or subsequent offense in Pennsylvania (Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that organizers of street racing events are to be held liable and accountable for driving penalties along with individual drivers (Sec. 3).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect 11 months following passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 4).

Full Bill Text

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