Racing on a highway


What is Racing on a highway?

A person may not participate in any manner in:

  • a race;

  • a vehicle speed competition or contest;

  • a drag race or acceleration contest;

  • a test of physical endurance of the operator of a vehicle;  or

  • in connection with a drag race, an exhibition of vehicle speed or acceleration or to make a vehicle speed record.

What is a “Drag race” under Texas law?

Operation of two or more vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other; or, one or more vehicles over a common selected course, from the same place to the same place, for the purpose of comparing the relative speeds or power of acceleration of the vehicles in a specified distance or time.

What is a “Race” under Texas law?

The use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to

  • outgain or outdistance another vehicle

  • prevent another vehicle from passing

  • arrive at a given destination ahead of another vehicle or vehicles

  • test the physical stamina or endurance of an operator over a long-distance driving route


What is the punishment for conviction of Racing on a Highway in Texas?

Racing on a highway is a Class B Misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in county jail and a fine not to exceed $2000. A second racing conviction is punishable as a Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in county jail and a fine not to exceed $4000. If the person was operating the vehicle while intoxicated or with an open container of alcohol, racing on a highway is also punished as a class A misdemeanor.

Can Racing on a Highway be a felony?

Racing on a Highway is a state jail felony punishable by 6 months to 2 years in a stat jail facility of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a fine not to exceed $10,000

Racing on a Highway is a felony of the third degree, punishable by 2 to 10 years in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a fine not to exceed $10,000, if it is shown on the trial of the offense that as a result of the offense, an individual suffered bodily injury.

Racing on a Highway is a felony of the second degree, punishable by 2 to 20 years in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a fine not to exceed $10,000, if is shown on the trial of the offense that as a result of the offense, an individual suffered serious bodily injury (think…overnight hospital stay) or death.


 


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  • a race;

  • a vehicle speed competition or contest;

  • a drag race or acceleration contest;

  • a test of physical endurance of the operator of a vehicle;  or

  • in connection with a drag race, an exhibition of vehicle speed or acceleration or to make a vehicle speed record.

What is a “Drag race” under Texas law?

Operation of two or more vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other; or, one or more vehicles over a common selected course, from the same place to the same place, for the purpose of comparing the relative speeds or power of acceleration of the vehicles in a specified distance or time.

What is a “Race” under Texas law?

The use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to

  • outgain or outdistance another vehicle

  • prevent another vehicle from passing

  • arrive at a given destination ahead of another vehicle or vehicles

  • test the physical stamina or endurance of an operator over a long-distance driving route


What is the punishment for conviction of Racing on a Highway in Texas?

Racing on a highway is a Class B Misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in county jail and a fine not to exceed $2000. A second racing conviction is punishable as a Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in county jail and a fine not to exceed $4000. If the person was operating the vehicle while intoxicated or with an open container of alcohol, racing on a highway is also punished as a class A misdemeanor.

Can Racing on a Highway be a felony?

Racing on a Highway is a state jail felony punishable by 6 months to 2 years in a stat jail facility of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a fine not to exceed $10,000

Racing on a Highway is a felony of the third degree, punishable by 2 to 10 years in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a fine not to exceed $10,000, if it is shown on the trial of the offense that as a result of the offense, an individual suffered bodily injury.

Racing on a Highway is a felony of the second degree, punishable by 2 to 20 years in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a fine not to exceed $10,000, if is shown on the trial of the offense that as a result of the offense, an individual suffered serious bodily injury (think…overnight hospital stay) or death.


 


CHARGED WITH RACING ON A HIGHWAY?

YOU NEED AN AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE

Our criminal defense law firm takes all Racing on a Highway cases very seriously.  We will zealously defend your case. Its your freedom at stake, hire a lawyer with a track record of winning cases for his clients.

WE FIGHT RACING ON A HIGHWAY CASES & WIN!

281-684-3500

CLIENT REVIEWS OF LEGRANDE LAW

**HERE**

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