Bill > HB465

This bill amends Kentucky law to establish enhanced penalties for motor vehicle racing violations under KRS 189.505. For the first offense, the bill increases the fine from a range of $60-$200 to a flat $1,000 and mandates vehicle impoundment for at least six months through local law enforcement. For second or subsequent offenses, the bill substantially increases the penalties to a $2,000 fine and potential vehicle forfeiture, with the seized vehicle to be either destroyed or sold at public auction. If sold, the proceeds would be directed to the Crime Victims Compensation Board. The bill also modifies the existing statute to use gender-neutral language (replacing "he" with "he or she") and updates the legal framework for property forfeiture to accommodate these new motor vehicle racing violation penalties. The enhanced penalties are designed to deter dangerous motor vehicle racing on public roads by implementing more significant financial and vehicle-related consequences for offenders.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb465.html