40-6-186
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40-6-186.
(a)
As used in this Code section, the term:
(1)
'Drag race' means the operation of two or more vehicles from a point side by
side at accelerated speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other or
the operation of one or more 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 vehicle or vehicles within a certain distance or
time limit.
(2)
'Racing' means the use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to outgain,
outdistance, or prevent another vehicle from passing, to arrive at a given
destination ahead of another vehicle or vehicles, or to test the physical
stamina or endurance of drivers over long-distance driving routes.
(b)
No person shall drive any vehicle on a highway in this state in any race, speed
competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, test of physical
endurance, exhibition of speed or acceleration, or for the purpose of making a
speed record, and no person shall in any manner participate in any such race,
competition of speed, contest of speed, or test or exhibition of speed.
(c)
Any person convicted of violating subsection (b) of this Code section shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor.