From Deseret News archives:
Street-racing legislation zooms through House
The bill increases the penalties for those who are caught street racing or partaking in speed exhibitions on public roads from a class C misdemeanor to a class B misdemeanor. The bill allows law enforcement to impound an offender's car. It also calls for the suspension of the driver's license for 60 days on a first offense and 90 days on each subsequent offense.
"This is an attempt to try to reduce what is becoming more and more of a problem around the state," said Rep. David Clark, R-Santa Clara, House sponsor of the bill.
Clark referenced a KSL news report that aired last year showing street racers driving more than 130 mph on 700 East in Salt Lake City.
Rep. David Ure, R-Kamas, attempted to amend the bill to make the punishment stronger for repeat offenders, suggesting their licenses should be revoked for 180 days rather than 90.
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