Bill > S05770

This bill, known as "Brendon's law," significantly expands legal restrictions on motor vehicle speed contests, sideshows, and street takeovers by comprehensively defining and prohibiting participation in these events. The legislation criminalizes not just racing, but a wide range of related activities including organizing, facilitating, promoting, wagering on, or being a spectator within 200 feet of such events. It defines specific behaviors like performing stunts (burnouts, power slides, donuts, wheelies), blocking traffic, or making excessive loud engine noises as punishable offenses. Violators can face misdemeanor charges with escalating penalties: first-time offenders may be imprisoned up to 30 days or fined up to $600, while second or subsequent violations within ten years can result in up to one year imprisonment or a $1,000 fine. Additionally, the bill introduces a vehicle seizure and forfeiture provision, meaning vehicles used in these illegal activities can be confiscated, with owners required to take "prudent steps" to prevent illegal use of their vehicles. The law aims to discourage dangerous automotive exhibitions that pose risks to public safety by creating comprehensive legal consequences for a broad range of participation levels.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5770