The Consequences of Street Racing

Street racing is glorified on reality shows, and it is a pastime for many high school kids, but it is a dangerous and deadly act. Not to mention that it is illegal. If you are busted, your car can be impounded, you can get a nasty ticket, and your insurance company can raise your rates if it doesn’t drop you altogether.

What is Considered Street Racing?

Street racing is the act of racing another vehicle on the road. All types of vehicles can be involved in racing activity on the roads if they are challenging another vehicle and exceeding the posted speed limit. It is considered street racing because the activity is not sanctioned by an approved institution, not completed at a course, and not a part of a legal racing event. Street racing involves more than one vehicle, usually two drivers, and a ¼-mile challenge. The first one to cross the line is the winner.

What is the Law Regarding Street Racing in NC?

The act of willful racing is punishable by a Class 2 misdemeanor and a driver can lose their license if they willfully operate a motor vehicle on a street or highway in a race with another driver. If a driver actively participates in a pre-arranged racing even on a public street or highway, the driver can receive a Class 1 misdemeanor, and there is a possibility the car will be impounded and assumed by the Sheriff’s department. If the driver is convicted, the Sheriff reserves the right to sell the car at a public auction. The driver also loses his/her license for three years.

The car may only be returned if the driver’s posted bond equals or doubles the value of the car, if the driver is acquitted of the charges, or if the owner of the vehicle can prove he/she had no idea the vehicle was used for such an arrangement. So is the case with theft.

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