Bill > HB312

This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 189.993 to establish enhanced penalties for motor vehicle racing violations under KRS 189.505. Specifically, the bill increases fines and introduces vehicle impoundment for racing offenses. For a first offense, the fine is increased from a range of $60-$200 to a flat $1,000, with potential imprisonment for up to 30 days. A second or subsequent offense now carries a $2,000 fine, the same potential 30-day imprisonment, and mandatory vehicle impoundment for at least six months in accordance with local county ordinances. The goal appears to be deterring dangerous motor vehicle racing by implementing more serious financial and legal consequences for offenders, including the potential loss of the vehicle used in the racing violation. The bill also makes some minor gender-neutral language updates, changing "he" to "he or she" in certain sections of the existing law.