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This bill establishes a comprehensive legal framework to address and penalize illegal street racing in Missouri. The bill defines street racing activity to include competitive driving, automotive stunts, burnouts, drag racing, and sideshows on public roads or highways. Under the new law, individuals can be charged with illegal street racing if they engage in racing, obstruct highways, consent to their vehicle being used for racing, or interfere with traffic flow for racing purposes. The penalties escalate with subsequent offenses: the first conviction is a Class A misdemeanor, the second or subsequent conviction becomes a Class E felony, and if the racing results in serious physical injury, it becomes a Class C felony. Additionally, the bill mandates that drivers convicted of illegal street racing will have their licenses revoked and potentially have their vehicles impounded or immobilized. The legislation also amends the existing point system for driver's licenses, adding 8 points for illegal street racing violations, which can contribute to license suspension. The bill includes provisions for law enforcement to tow vehicles involved in street racing and allows local political subdivisions to establish their own ordinances regarding vehicle towing and impoundment related to these offenses. Importantly, the law does not apply to sanctioned racing events with proper permits or racing on private property with owner's permission.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB740&year=2025&code=R