How the new Florida laws effect stunt spots...
10-06-2008, 12:02 AM
#25
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Re: How the new Florida laws effect stunt spots...
Dude,how are the schools up there? .I really have to get the **** out of this place.I have lived here for 16 years,and it used to be ******* paradise.Now,it is the most depressing place on earth,except for maybe Ethiopia or Zimbabwae or some ****.The cops here are the biggest douche-***** on this entire planet.There is nothing left of my town ,but Gated country clubs,and bagel shops,and hair salons.Even our mall is notorious for having it's own serial killer ,who preys on moms when they are with their young children.Disgusting.**** Florida. +Dade county is not in the United States.I don't know what country it belongs to for sure,But it is definitely not a U.S. territory.
where do you live
10-06-2008, 06:12 AM
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10-06-2008, 10:21 PM
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Re: How the new Florida laws effect stunt spots...
Not all cops know about this.
Not all cops are actually going to care.
I have a few buddies who are police officers, Highway, city and county. Most don't know about it and the ones who did (and now do) won't take it that far unless you're being a complete douche.
We got pulled doing 120. (following traffic, of course.) 3 of our tags are angled. My girlfriend's was bent up from the tire slamming it up. It's in front of the rear tire. My tag is out of date. (pointed out before we left..) and all we were given was a warning.
Appearently we had a few reports of being dumb like lane splitting and such and fit the description so they sent a charger after us. He ran me off the road because I didn't stop as fast as he wanted.
Point is, be cool and you'll probably get some slack. Assuming you stopped.
Not all cops are actually going to care.
I have a few buddies who are police officers, Highway, city and county. Most don't know about it and the ones who did (and now do) won't take it that far unless you're being a complete douche.
We got pulled doing 120. (following traffic, of course.) 3 of our tags are angled. My girlfriend's was bent up from the tire slamming it up. It's in front of the rear tire. My tag is out of date. (pointed out before we left..) and all we were given was a warning.
Appearently we had a few reports of being dumb like lane splitting and such and fit the description so they sent a charger after us. He ran me off the road because I didn't stop as fast as he wanted.
Point is, be cool and you'll probably get some slack. Assuming you stopped.
10-06-2008, 10:48 PM
#31
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Re: How the new Florida laws effect stunt spots...
Also remember that ANY parking lot which connects to a "named street" which has "public access" carries the same laws as the streets.
As explained in Chapter 316 Fl state code...
Chapter 316
STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
View Entire Chapter
316.191 Racing on highways.--
(1) As used in this section, the term:
(a) "Conviction" means a determination of guilt that is the result of a plea or trial, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld.
(b) "Drag race" means the operation of two or more motor vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other, or the operation of one 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 such motor vehicle or motor vehicles within a certain distance or time limit.
(c) "Racing" means the use of one or more motor vehicles in an attempt to outgain or outdistance another motor vehicle, to prevent another motor vehicle from passing, to arrive at a given destination ahead of another motor vehicle or motor vehicles, or to test the physical stamina or endurance of drivers over long-distance driving routes.
(d) "Spectator" means any person who is knowingly present at and views a drag race, when such presence is the result of an affirmative choice to attend or participate in the race. For purposes of determining whether or not an individual is a spectator, finders of fact shall consider the relationship between the racer and the individual, evidence of gambling or betting on the outcome of the race, and any other factor that would tend to show knowing attendance or participation.
(2)(a) A person may not:
1. Drive any motor vehicle, including any motorcycle, in any race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, test of physical endurance, or exhibition of speed or acceleration or for the purpose of making a speed record on any highway, roadway, or parking lot;
2. In any manner participate in, coordinate, facilitate, or collect moneys at any location for any such race, competition, contest, test, or exhibition;
3. Knowingly ride as a passenger in any such race, competition, contest, test, or exhibition; or
4. Purposefully cause the movement of traffic to slow or stop for any such race, competition, contest, test, or exhibition.
Any person who violates any provision of this paragraph commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Any person who violates any provision of this paragraph shall pay a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000, and the department shall revoke the driver license of a person so convicted for 1 year. A hearing may be requested pursuant to s. 322.271.
(b) Any person who violates paragraph (a) within 5 years after the date of a prior violation that resulted in a conviction for a violation of this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, and shall pay a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. The department shall also revoke the driver license of that person for 2 years. A hearing may be requested pursuant to s. 322.271.
(c) In any case charging a violation of paragraph (a), the court shall be provided a copy of the driving record of the person charged and may obtain any records from any other source to determine if one or more prior convictions of the person for violation of paragraph (a) have occurred within 5 years prior to the charged offense.
(3)(a) A person may not be a spectator at any drag race prohibited under subsection (2).
(b) A person who violates the provisions of paragraph (a) commits a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.
(4) Whenever a law enforcement officer determines that a person was engaged in a drag race or race, as described in subsection (1), the officer may immediately arrest and take such person into custody. The court may enter an order of impoundment or immobilization as a condition of incarceration or probation. Within 7 business days after the date the court issues the order of impoundment or immobilization, the clerk of the court must send notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the registered owner of the motor vehicle, if the registered owner is a person other than the defendant, and to each person of record claiming a lien against the motor vehicle.
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the impounding agency shall release a motor vehicle under the conditions provided in s. 316.193(6)(e), (f), (g), and (h), if the owner or agent presents a valid driver license at the time of pickup of the motor vehicle.
(b) All costs and fees for the impoundment or immobilization, including the cost of notification, must be paid by the owner of the motor vehicle or, if the motor vehicle is leased or rented, by the person leasing or renting the motor vehicle, unless the impoundment or immobilization order is dismissed. All provisions of s. 713.78 shall apply.
(c) Any motor vehicle used in violation of subsection (2) may be impounded for a period of 10 business days if a law enforcement officer has arrested and taken a person into custody pursuant to this subsection and the person being arrested is the registered owner or coowner of the motor vehicle. If the arresting officer finds that the criteria of this paragraph are met, the officer may immediately impound the motor vehicle. The law enforcement officer shall notify the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles of any impoundment for violation of this subsection in accordance with procedures established by the department. The provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) shall be applicable to such impoundment.
(5) Any motor vehicle used in violation of subsection (2) by any person within 5 years after the date of a prior conviction of that person for a violation under subsection (2) may be seized and forfeited as provided by the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. This subsection shall only be applicable if the owner of the motor vehicle is the person charged with violation of subsection (2).
(6) This section does not apply to licensed or duly authorized racetracks, drag strips, or other designated areas set aside by proper authorities for such purposes.
As explained in Chapter 316 Fl state code...
Chapter 316
STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
View Entire Chapter
316.191 Racing on highways.--
(1) As used in this section, the term:
(a) "Conviction" means a determination of guilt that is the result of a plea or trial, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld.
(b) "Drag race" means the operation of two or more motor vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other, or the operation of one 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 such motor vehicle or motor vehicles within a certain distance or time limit.
(c) "Racing" means the use of one or more motor vehicles in an attempt to outgain or outdistance another motor vehicle, to prevent another motor vehicle from passing, to arrive at a given destination ahead of another motor vehicle or motor vehicles, or to test the physical stamina or endurance of drivers over long-distance driving routes.
(d) "Spectator" means any person who is knowingly present at and views a drag race, when such presence is the result of an affirmative choice to attend or participate in the race. For purposes of determining whether or not an individual is a spectator, finders of fact shall consider the relationship between the racer and the individual, evidence of gambling or betting on the outcome of the race, and any other factor that would tend to show knowing attendance or participation.
(2)(a) A person may not:
1. Drive any motor vehicle, including any motorcycle, in any race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, test of physical endurance, or exhibition of speed or acceleration or for the purpose of making a speed record on any highway, roadway, or parking lot;
2. In any manner participate in, coordinate, facilitate, or collect moneys at any location for any such race, competition, contest, test, or exhibition;
3. Knowingly ride as a passenger in any such race, competition, contest, test, or exhibition; or
4. Purposefully cause the movement of traffic to slow or stop for any such race, competition, contest, test, or exhibition.
Any person who violates any provision of this paragraph commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Any person who violates any provision of this paragraph shall pay a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000, and the department shall revoke the driver license of a person so convicted for 1 year. A hearing may be requested pursuant to s. 322.271.
(b) Any person who violates paragraph (a) within 5 years after the date of a prior violation that resulted in a conviction for a violation of this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, and shall pay a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. The department shall also revoke the driver license of that person for 2 years. A hearing may be requested pursuant to s. 322.271.
(c) In any case charging a violation of paragraph (a), the court shall be provided a copy of the driving record of the person charged and may obtain any records from any other source to determine if one or more prior convictions of the person for violation of paragraph (a) have occurred within 5 years prior to the charged offense.
(3)(a) A person may not be a spectator at any drag race prohibited under subsection (2).
(b) A person who violates the provisions of paragraph (a) commits a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.
(4) Whenever a law enforcement officer determines that a person was engaged in a drag race or race, as described in subsection (1), the officer may immediately arrest and take such person into custody. The court may enter an order of impoundment or immobilization as a condition of incarceration or probation. Within 7 business days after the date the court issues the order of impoundment or immobilization, the clerk of the court must send notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the registered owner of the motor vehicle, if the registered owner is a person other than the defendant, and to each person of record claiming a lien against the motor vehicle.
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the impounding agency shall release a motor vehicle under the conditions provided in s. 316.193(6)(e), (f), (g), and (h), if the owner or agent presents a valid driver license at the time of pickup of the motor vehicle.
(b) All costs and fees for the impoundment or immobilization, including the cost of notification, must be paid by the owner of the motor vehicle or, if the motor vehicle is leased or rented, by the person leasing or renting the motor vehicle, unless the impoundment or immobilization order is dismissed. All provisions of s. 713.78 shall apply.
(c) Any motor vehicle used in violation of subsection (2) may be impounded for a period of 10 business days if a law enforcement officer has arrested and taken a person into custody pursuant to this subsection and the person being arrested is the registered owner or coowner of the motor vehicle. If the arresting officer finds that the criteria of this paragraph are met, the officer may immediately impound the motor vehicle. The law enforcement officer shall notify the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles of any impoundment for violation of this subsection in accordance with procedures established by the department. The provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) shall be applicable to such impoundment.
(5) Any motor vehicle used in violation of subsection (2) by any person within 5 years after the date of a prior conviction of that person for a violation under subsection (2) may be seized and forfeited as provided by the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. This subsection shall only be applicable if the owner of the motor vehicle is the person charged with violation of subsection (2).
(6) This section does not apply to licensed or duly authorized racetracks, drag strips, or other designated areas set aside by proper authorities for such purposes.
10-06-2008, 11:04 PM
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Re: How the new Florida laws effect stunt spots...
Reckless, that pertains to speed, acceleration, yada yada yada. Not directly related to wheelies, endos, stoppies, standing up or not properly sittting on your bike.
Good post, but that law hasn't changed since Fast and the Furious!
Good post, but that law hasn't changed since Fast and the Furious!
10-06-2008, 11:46 PM
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Re: How the new Florida laws effect stunt spots...
not matter how its termed or interpreted, to law enforcement were public enemy number 1. they will do what ever they have to to **** us.
you get the occasional "cool" cop. but the facts are the facts.
you get the occasional "cool" cop. but the facts are the facts.
10-07-2008, 10:20 AM
#34
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Re: How the new Florida laws effect stunt spots...
10-07-2008, 10:43 AM
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Re: How the new Florida laws effect stunt spots...
Florida used to be a place you could move to,rent a crib with like 3 of your buddies,and each pay like 200$ a month ,and be a semi-bum and still have hella fun ,clock tons of *****.It is now the ******* of AMERICA !!!!!!!!!! I hate this ******* shithole state so mutherfuckin' much.
Dont worry we still do just that. You just have to get a extended swing arm for the streets, it helps to keep you from impressing anyone with your skills.
10-07-2008, 01:47 PM
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Re: How the new Florida laws effect stunt spots...
im going to Alabama, my grandmas whole area is prime for stunting and riding!
perfect roads, winding through the hill. huge straights, all fresh paved. and no cops. i think theres one on call for the whole county. lol
perfect roads, winding through the hill. huge straights, all fresh paved. and no cops. i think theres one on call for the whole county. lol
