2010 Pennsylvania Code
Title 75 - VEHICLES
Chapter 33 - Rules of the Road in General
3367 - Racing on highways.

     § 3367.  Racing on highways.
        (a)  Definitions.--As used in this section the following
     words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this
     subsection:
        "Drag race."  The operation of two or more 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 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 the vehicle or vehicles
     within a certain distance or time limit.
        "Race."  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)  General rule.--No person shall drive a vehicle on a
     highway 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, contest, test or exhibition.
        (c)  Permits for special activities.--The department or local
     authorities within their jurisdiction may issue permits for
     special activities which would otherwise be prohibited by this
     section.
        (d)  Penalty.--Any person violating this section is guilty of
     a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to
     pay a fine of $200.

        Cross References.  Section 3367 is referred to in sections
     1532, 1542, 1553, 6503 of this title.

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