Bill > HB05698

This bill proposes to amend section 14-224 of the general statutes to increase the criminal penalties for individuals involved in organizing or actively promoting a "street takeover," which typically refers to an illegal street event where drivers deliberately block intersections or highways to conduct dangerous driving stunts like donuts, burnouts, or racing. Under the proposed legislation, a first-time offense of organizing or promoting a street takeover would be classified as a class D felony, which generally indicates a more serious crime with potentially longer potential prison sentences and more significant criminal consequences compared to lesser offenses. For any subsequent offenses after the first, the bill would elevate the penalty to a class C felony, which represents an even more serious criminal classification with potentially more severe legal repercussions. By increasing these penalties, the bill aims to deter dangerous street takeover activities that can pose significant risks to public safety by creating hazardous driving conditions and potentially endangering bystanders and other motorists.

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