What are the laws about acceleration or deceleration contests?

In South Carolina, acceleration or deceleration contests are illegal and are considered a misdemeanor offense. Typically, this activity is defined as a contest or race between two or more persons in which acceleration or deceleration of a motor vehicle plays a role. This could include drag racing, street racing, or burnout contests. Anyone arrested or convicted of participating in an acceleration or deceleration contest faces a maximum of 30 days in jail and/or a $500 fine. In addition, the driver’s license of anyone convicted for a second or subsequent violation of this law will be suspended for a period of six months. The DMV will also impose a $100 civil penalty, and additional license suspension of six months can be imposed for each conviction thereafter. Furthermore, in order to have the driver’s license reinstated, the offender may be required to attend a driver improvement or traffic records class. The law also holds the owner of a vehicle civilly liable if the vehicle is used in an acceleration or deceleration contest, unless the owner can prove that they had no knowledge of the contest or had not given permission for the contest to take place. By understanding South Carolina’s laws regarding acceleration or deceleration contests, drivers can have a better understanding of the consequences of participating in this activity and make informed decisions about their actions.

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