Lower Bucks Today

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

The new legislation proposes to increase fines for street racing from $250 to $2,000 per violation and allows for the confiscation of a driver's vehicle on second or subsequent violations. Additionally, it introduces penalties for organizers of street races, including 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," said Tomlinson. "This modernizes the existing law while also creating new punishments for those who set up these dangerous street racing events."

"This is another example of Bucks County working together to improve lives," said Hogan. "House Bill 2266 would keep our streets safer by working to eliminate dangerous street racing activities."

Senator Farry expressed his support, stating, "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.