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27-50-309. Racing or observing a drag race as a spectator on a public highway.
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27-50-309. Racing or observing a drag race as a spectator on a public highway.
(a) As used in this section:
(1) “Drag race” means:
(A) The operation of two (2) or more motor vehicles from a point side-by-side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other; and
(B) The operation of one (1) or more motor vehicles over a common selected course, from the same point to the same point, for the purpose of comparing the relative speeds or power of acceleration of the motor vehicle or motor vehicles within a certain distance or time limit;
(2) “Public highway” means a public road, county road, city street, or any paved or unpaved roadway that is owned or maintained by a public entity or municipality; and
(3) “Race” means the operation or use of one (1) or more motor vehicles traveling with excessive or at dangerous speeds in an attempt to:
(A) Outgain or outdistance another motor vehicle or motor vehicles;
(B) Arrive at a given destination ahead of another motor vehicle or motor vehicles; or
(C) Test the physical stamina or endurance of drivers over long-distance driving routes.
(b)(1) A person commits the crime of racing on a public highway if he or she knowingly:
(A) Commits a violation of § 27-50-302(a)(1)-(9) and operates a motor vehicle in a race or drag race on a public highway;
(B) Participates in, promotes, solicits, or collects moneys at any location for any race or drag race on a public highway; or
(C) Rides as a passenger in or on a motor vehicle in any race or drag race on a public highway.
(2) Racing on a public highway is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c)(1) A person commits the crime of observing a drag race as a spectator on a public highway if he or she with the purpose to observe a drag race on a public highway:
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 27-50-309
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27-50-309. Racing or observing a drag race as a spectator on a public highway.
(a) As used in this section:
(1) “Drag race” means:
(A) The operation of two (2) or more motor vehicles from a point side-by-side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other; and
(B) The operation of one (1) or more motor vehicles over a common selected course, from the same point to the same point, for the purpose of comparing the relative speeds or power of acceleration of the motor vehicle or motor vehicles within a certain distance or time limit;
(2) “Public highway” means a public road, county road, city street, or any paved or unpaved roadway that is owned or maintained by a public entity or municipality; and
(3) “Race” means the operation or use of one (1) or more motor vehicles traveling with excessive or at dangerous speeds in an attempt to:
(A) Outgain or outdistance another motor vehicle or motor vehicles;
(B) Arrive at a given destination ahead of another motor vehicle or motor vehicles; or
(C) Test the physical stamina or endurance of drivers over long-distance driving routes.
(b)(1) A person commits the crime of racing on a public highway if he or she knowingly:
(A) Commits a violation of § 27-50-302(a)(1)-(9) and operates a motor vehicle in a race or drag race on a public highway;
(B) Participates in, promotes, solicits, or collects moneys at any location for any race or drag race on a public highway; or
(C) Rides as a passenger in or on a motor vehicle in any race or drag race on a public highway.
(2) Racing on a public highway is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c)(1) A person commits the crime of observing a drag race as a spectator on a public highway if he or she with the purpose to observe a drag race on a public highway:
(A) Is knowingly present at and purposely observes the drag race or the preparation for the drag race; and
(B) Purposely demonstrates through active encouragement, assistance, facilitation, urging, or a request that the drag race commence.
(2) Observing a drag race is a Class B misdemeanor.
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Arkansas Code — all titles (historical 2020) · legal_authorities
27-50-302. Classification of traffic violations.
(a) The following traffic law violations shall be known as offenses and classified as indicated:
(1) Racing on a public highway — Class A misdemeanor;
(2) Reckless driving — Class B misdemeanor;
(3) Driving with lights off to avoid detection, identification, or apprehension — Class B misdemeanor;
(4) Hazardous driving — Class C misdemeanor;
(5) Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage only — Class C misdemeanor;
(6) Driving the wrong way on a one-way street — Class C misdemeanor;
(7) Speeding in excess of fifteen miles per hour (15 m.p.h.) over the posted speed limit — Class C misdemeanor;
(8) Using nitrous oxide in a motor vehicle or motorcycle on a street or highway as prohibited under § 27-37-803 — Class C misdemeanor; and
(9) Observing a drag race as a spectator on a public highway — Class B misdemeanor.
(b) More than three (3) violations in a twelve-month period — Class C misdemeanor.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 27-50-302
Stored review status: Historical 2020-11-06 source release; later amendments not reconciled; machine-extracted, not independently legally reviewed; source heading status: text_in_historical_source. The source passage cites 27-50-302. This identifies an authority to review, not proof of applicability.