Lower Bucks Today

Reps. K.C. Tomlinson and Joe Hogan, along with Sen. Frank Farry, have announced the successful passage of legislation aimed at increasing penalties for street racing. The bill passed the Senate with a strong bipartisan vote of 48-1.

The proposed legislation seeks to update existing penalties by raising fines from $250 to $2,000 per violation and includes provisions for vehicle confiscation on second or subsequent offenses. Additionally, it introduces new penalties for those organizing street races, charging them with a third-degree felony if someone is seriously injured or killed as a result.

"I am thrilled to see this important legislation has been passed by the Senate and is now heading to the governor’s desk," stated Tomlinson. "This modernizes the existing law while also creating new punishments for those who set up these dangerous street racing events."

Hogan expressed his support, saying, "This is another example of Bucks County working together to improve lives. Thank you to Rep. Tomlinson for her leadership on this issue."

Senator Farry also voiced his approval: "I authored similar legislation in the Senate to address this growing problem of street racing in our cities and our suburbs."

House Bill 2266 now awaits action from Governor Shapiro.