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Illinois Street Racing Offense

Illinois Law on Street Racing

Drag racing, which is also known as drag racing or drift racing, is a Class A misdemeanor offense in Illinois.

It is illegal to race or attempt to race any other car, whether the driver is known or a stranger, on any public roadway.
It is not a defense that the drivers were engaged in horseplay (i.e., that it was not a serious race).
The fact that both drivers did not make a verbal agreement to race is not a defense.
It is not a defense that the race was conducted at a slow, safe speed.

Criminal Penalties for Street Racing

Class A misdemeanor punishable by a sentence of up to one year in jail (364 days) as well as fines of $2,500.00 (which does not include court costs or legal fees).

Drivers’ License Suspension

The Illinois Secretary of State will impose a mandatory revocation of the driving privileges of any driver who is convicted of street racing. See 625 ILCS 5/6-205.

Even if that driver is unlicensed, his or her ability to obtain a license will be revoked.
Revocations are lifted by an administrative hearing officer only after a formal hearing at the Secretary of State Department of Administrative Hearings.
During a formal hearing, the driver must prove by clear and convincing evidence that reinstatement of driving privileges will not endanger the public safety.

Juvenile Arrests for Drag Racing

Juveniles, for purposes of Illinois criminal law, are persons 16 years of age or younger. An arrest record for a juvenile for street racing is NOT confidential and may be disseminated to the public by the law enforcement agency. The reason is that offenses under the Illinois Vehicle Code are public information for juveniles.

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