Racing on the Highway
Ala. Code § 32-5A-178 — a $500 fine and a suspension of up to six months the first time
No one drives on a public highway in a race, a speed competition or contest, a drag race or acceleration contest, an exhibition of speed or acceleration, or to set a speed record.
Who handles this in Alabama: Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Alabama directory.
| Conviction | Fine | Jail, suspended for probation | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConvictionFirst | Fine$500 | Jail, suspended for probation5 to 90 days, served as 30 days of probation | LicenseUp to six months off the road |
| ConvictionSecond | Fine$3,000 | Jail, suspended for probation10 days to six months, served as six months of probation | LicenseUp to one year off the road |
| ConvictionThird or more | Fine$6,000 | Jail, suspended for probationUp to one year, served as one year of probation | LicenseUp to one year off the road |
Sources for this section (1)
- Ala. Code § 32-5A-178 — Racing on Highways; Penalties
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