California AB1588 strengthens penalties for sideshows and motor vehicle speed contests, including fines and imprisonment.

California AB1588 amends the Vehicle Code to enhance penalties for sideshows and motor vehicle speed contests. It prohibits engaging in or aiding such activities on highways or offstreet parking facilities. Violators face imprisonment in county jail, fines, and vehicle impoundment. Repeat offenders within five years face harsher penalties, including imprisonment in state prison for causing serious bodily injury. The court may suspend or restrict driving privileges and require community service. The act also mandates that courts consider hardship exceptions for driving privilege restrictions.

California AB1588 strengthens penalties for sideshows and motor vehicle speed contests, including fines and imprisonment.

California AB1588 amends the Vehicle Code to enhance penalties for sideshows and motor vehicle speed contests. It prohibits engaging in or aiding such activities on highways or offstreet parking facilities. Violators face imprisonment in county jail, fines, and vehicle impoundment. Repeat offenders within five years face harsher penalties, including imprisonment in state prison for causing serious bodily injury. The court may suspend or restrict driving privileges and require community service. The act also mandates that courts consider hardship exceptions for driving privilege restrictions.