Delaware · Delaware Code — Title 21, Motor Vehicles

Del. Code (Title 21) § 4172: Speed exhibitions; drag races and other speed contests

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

The law prohibits operating vehicles in speed competitions, drag races, tire-spinning exhibitions, and related conduct. Owners may not permit vehicles to be used for these purposes. First violations are unclassified misdemeanors; repeat violations are Class A misdemeanors, with mandatory community service and license suspension.

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