75 Pa. C. S. § 3367. Racing on highways. PA Ticket Information-Title 75 PA Statutes

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75 Pa. C. S. § 3367. Racing on highways

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75 Pa. C. S. § 3367. Racing on highways

    (a) DEFINITIONS.-- As used in this section the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:

   "DRAG RACE." The operation of two or more vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other, or the operation of one or more vehicles over a common selected course, from the same point to the same point, for the purpose of comparing the relative speeds or power of acceleration of the vehicle or vehicles within a certain distance or time limit.

   "RACE." The use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to outgain, outdistance or prevent another vehicle from passing, to arrive at a given destination ahead of another vehicle or vehicles, or to test the physical stamina or endurance of drivers over long distance driving routes.

   (b) GENERAL RULE.-- No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway in any race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, test of physical endurance, exhibition of speed or acceleration, or for the purpose of making a speed record, and no person shall in any manner participate in any such race, competition, contest, test or exhibition.

   (c) PERMITS FOR SPECIAL ACTIVITIES.-- The department or local authorities within their jurisdiction may issue permits for special activities which would otherwise be prohibited by this section.

   (d) PENALTY.-- Any person violating this section is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $ 200.

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