Racing
Charged with racing or stunt driving? We fight to protect your license, reduce harsh penalties, and keep your record clean.
What Counts as Racing
Florida Statute § 316.191 prohibits participating in or organizing drag racing, street races, street takeovers or stunt driving on public roads. The law applies to drivers, passengers, organizers and even those who facilitate the event. It also covers “street takeovers,” where a group blocks traffic to perform stunts such as drifting or spinning (“donuts”).
Penalties
First offense: Racing is a first‑degree misdemeanor, carrying up to one year in jail, a fine of $500–$1,000 and a one‑year license revocation.
Second offense within five years: Minimum fine of $1,000, a two‑year license revocation and possible jail time.
Third or subsequent offense: Mandatory fine of $2,500, a four‑year license revocation and the vehicle may be forfeited.
Spectators: Even watching a race without participating can result in a citation and fines.
Defending Racing Charges
Racing cases often hinge on police observations, video evidence and whether a group of vehicles was competing or simply accelerating. The statute defines racing broadly, but to convict the state must show that you willfully participated in a race, not just drove fast. Defenses may include arguing that you were not involved, challenging the accuracy of radar or dash‑cam evidence, or negotiating to reduce charges to a noncriminal speeding ticket.
Ticket Shield’s Role
The attorneys at Ticket Shield have defended many racing and street takeover cases. We investigate whether law enforcement followed proper procedures, whether your conduct constituted racing or just speeding, and whether the traffic stop was constitutional. Our team seeks to minimize penalties, preserve your driving privileges and protect you from asset forfeiture. We also represent spectators facing citations to help keep their records clean.
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Are you facing a traffic citation in Florida and feeling overwhelmed by the potential consequences? Ticket Shield Law Firm is here to assist. We aim to guide you through this challenging time. Contact us today for a consultation, and let's discuss how we can support your defense and work toward a favorable outcome.
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Are you facing a traffic citation in Florida and feeling overwhelmed by the potential consequences? Ticket Shield Law Firm is here to assist. We aim to guide you through this challenging time. Contact us today for a consultation, and let's discuss how we can support your defense and work toward a favorable outcome.
Contact Us
Are you facing a traffic citation in Florida and feeling overwhelmed by the potential consequences? Ticket Shield Law Firm is here to assist. We aim to guide you through this challenging time. Contact us today for a consultation, and let's discuss how we can support your defense and work toward a favorable outcome.
Contact Us
Are you facing a traffic citation in Florida and feeling overwhelmed by the potential consequences? Ticket Shield Law Firm is here to assist. We aim to guide you through this challenging time. Contact us today for a consultation, and let's discuss how we can support your defense and work toward a favorable outcome.
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NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. The use of the website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Until payment is made and there is an acceptance of the terms and conditions, there shall be no attorney-client relationship created. By way of this website, Ticket Shield, PLLC is not providing any legal advice. The content within this website is intended for informational purposes only. Visitors to this website should not act, or decline to act, based on any of the site’s content. Ticket Shield, PLLC may not be held liable for the use of information contained within www.ticketshield.com, or otherwise presented or retrieved through this website. Ticket Shield, PLLC disclaims all liability for any actions users of this site take or do not take, based on this site's content.
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Ticket Shield, PLLC exclusively maintains a physical office in Broward County, FL. No reference of any other locality is meant to suggest that Ticket Shield, PLLC maintains an office, either physical or virtual, in that location. Please see the Contact Us page for further information. Any discussion of past results on this website is not indicative of future results. Results vary based on the individual facts and legal circumstances of each case. Results are never guaranteed. If you have any questions please speak to a member of the Ticket Shield team before pursuing representation.
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