North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles

N.C.G.S. (Motor Vehicles) § 20-141.3: Unlawful racing on streets and highways

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Unlawful street racing is generally a misdemeanor, but becomes a Class H felony if it causes serious injury, or a Class G felony if it causes serious bodily injury or death. License revocation follows conviction.

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