Drag Racing

Phoenix Street Drag Racing Attorney

Charged in Maricopa County for Illegal Racing or Exhibition of Speed?
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Arizona law forbids racing on streets or highways, and Phoenix area law enforcement officers have a low threshold for what constitutes racing, including take-offs from stoplights.

If you have been charged with illegal racing in Maricopa County, contact Phoenix street drag racing attorney Cheryl A. Brown. I handle all Arizona traffic violations, and have defended a number of clients charged with racing.

Arizona 's Racing Statute (28-708)

A person shall not drive a vehicle or participate in any manner in a race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, test of physical endurance or exhibition of speed or acceleration or for the purpose of making a speed record on a street or highway.

Penalties for conviction of street racing (first offense) include:

• Possible jail time and/or probation
• A fine of around $250 or more
• Suspension of your license for a period determined by the judge, up to 90 days
• Community service

A second offense within 24 months can result in a Class 6 felony:

• Jail time, no probation
• A fine around $500, or more
• Revocation of your license

Racing counts as 8 points against your license. Accumulation of 8 points in one year results in Traffic Survival School, and 13 or more points can result in additional license suspension.

If drag racing leads to a catastrophic auto accident or fatal accident, you will be charged with a felony crime and open yourself to liability in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.

For more information about the penalties for drag racing and the likely outcome in your case, contact me for a free consultation at my Glendale or Tempe offices. I may be able to negotiate a plea to a speeding offense, or get your case dismissed or reduced depending on the circumstances of your arrest. I will fight for the minimum consequences and impact on your life.