Kentucky HB425 aims to combat unpermitted street racing by imposing stricter penalties and forfeiture rules.

Kentucky HB425 targets unpermitted street racing by increasing penalties and establishing rules for property forfeiture. The bill imposes higher fines and potential vehicle impoundment for violations. It mandates that motor vehicles used in street racing be forfeited to the Commonwealth and either destroyed or sold at auction. Equipment used in illegal racing on private vehicles is forfeited to the county. The bill also outlines procedures for property forfeiture, including notification of lawful owners and the sale or retention of forfeited property.

Kentucky HB425 aims to combat unpermitted street racing by imposing stricter penalties and forfeiture rules.

Kentucky HB425 targets unpermitted street racing by increasing penalties and establishing rules for property forfeiture. The bill imposes higher fines and potential vehicle impoundment for violations. It mandates that motor vehicles used in street racing be forfeited to the Commonwealth and either destroyed or sold at auction. Equipment used in illegal racing on private vehicles is forfeited to the county. The bill also outlines procedures for property forfeiture, including notification of lawful owners and the sale or retention of forfeited property.