Jacksonville Criminal Lawyer Blog
Starting July 1, 2024, the laws relating to Racing on Highways in Florida are changing. The Florida legislature has increased the penalties and created new provisions that will affect anyone charged with this crime.
The crime of racing on the highways includes a lot of activities including racing, street takeovers, stunt driving, speed exhibitions and more. It applies to highways, roadways, and parking lots. An officer doesn’t need a warrant to make an arrest. And even a first time offense will result in a mandatory driver license revocation for at least 1 year.