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Democratic Senator Jason Pizzo prioritized safety this legislative session with bill CS/SB 1764 bill, with the bipartisan support of Republican Senator Ileana García, aimed at increasing penalties for violations related to street racing. The recently signed bill will raise the maximum fine for infractions related to illegal street racing, street takeovers, reckless driving, competitions, contests, tests, or exhibitions. Both Senators from Miami-Dade worked to strengthen regulations and address the dangers of street racing, which often result in tragic consequences on our major highways. Previously, these actions were difficult to penalize due to the lack of specific language in the law. SB 1764 will broaden the applicability of penalties for second violations of these prohibitions, as well as increase criminal penalties and fines for such offenses.
Furthermore, the bill will establish penalties for obstructing, hindering, or intentionally interfering with an authorized emergency vehicle that is in service and responding to an emergency while a person is engaged in illegal street racing, street takeovers, reckless driving, competitions, contests, tests, or exhibitions. The goal of the Florida legislation is to address and deter reckless and dangerous racing behaviors, prioritizing public safety.
The effective date for the implementation of this legislation is scheduled for July 1, 2024.
