Resolution 2002-096
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 96
A RESOLUTION OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING
ENACTMENT INTO LAW OF PROPOSED HOUSE BILL NUMBER 1225 OF
THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE - A PROPOSED GENERAL LAW THAT
PROVIDES ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR DRAG RACING AND SIMILAR
ACTIVITIES ON ANY HIGHWAY, ROADWAY OR PARKING LOT.
WHEREAS, drag racing, vehicle acceleration contests, tests of physical endurance
driving vehicles, exhibitions of speed or acceleration, or trying to break speed records
pose threats to the participants, but also to bystanders who often times fall victims to as
the result of such activities, and
WHEREAS, at a recent town hall meeting, citizens reported reckless driving and drag
racing activities where serious traffic and pedestrian accidents were averted, but property
damage was not averted; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County Florida has been
encouraged by the Collier County community to support proposed legislation and
enforcement of increased penalties to discourage such acts; and
WHEREAS, legislation has recently been introduced to the Florida House of
Representatives to discourage drag racing and similar activities on any road, highway or
parking lots by providing for increased financial, misdemeanor or criminal penalties to
dissuade these activities, and,
WHEREAS, the proposed applicable penalties can include conviction of a felony of the
third degree, revocation of a driver's license for two years, and impoundment of a vehicle
for not less than 5 days; and
WHEREAS, the proposed applicable penalties that may be imposed against a minor
include possible revoking, suspending or withholding issuance of a minor's driver's
license for up to 2 years or more, detention in a detention facility for up to fifteen days
and the requirement to perform up to 250 hours of public service; and
WHEREAS, this proposed legislation is a positive step toward building safer
communities by providing law enforcement agencies with additional enforcement
measures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
The Local Legislative Delegation that represents Collier County should support
enactment into law of proposed House Bill Number 1225, a general act of Florida that
provides for increased penalties for "drag racing" and similar activities on any highway,
roadway, or parking lot.
TillS RESOLUTION adopted this Ith day of February 2002, after motion, second
and majority vote.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA