Forfeiture Ordinance passes City Council Unanimously
San Diego became an even more difficult place to illegal street race last week with the passage of the toughest "Forfeiture Ordinance" in the United States. Illegal street racing offenders will now lose their car permanently as a result of being convicted a second time of VC 23109.
Illegal Street Racing Penalties:
Convicted first time offenders for illegal street racing will have their license suspended for six-months.
Cars cited for illegal street racing will experience an automatic 30 day impound costing approximately $850.00.
Offenders can be fined $1,000.00 and face the possibility of being imprisoned for up to 90 days.
If you are under 21, “0 tolerance” means that you cannot have any measurable amount of alcohol and/or drugs in your system and drive.
You can be fined for not buckling up while driving.
Spectator Ordinance:
Being caught knowingly participating as a spectator at an illegal street racing event is a misdemeanor crime.
Spectators at an illegal street race can be punished with up to six month of jail time or a fine which can be as high as $1,000.
Kill someone while illegal street racing in San Diego and you could be charged with second degree murder.
So,is it really worth it? Come on down to the "Q" and for $20 get all the runs you want in a safer and sanctioned environment.
Be Smart-Be Part of the Solution: RACE TRACK, NOT STREET
