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Senate passes law tightening penalties for illegal street racing; sponsors and opponents cite Sturgis and Sioux Falls concerns
Summary
Senate Bill 116, which defines and penalizes illegal street racing activities and provides enforcement tools, passed after lengthy floor debate about scope, tourism events such as the Sturgis rally and whether city ordinances or state law should address the conduct.
Senate Bill 116, designed to revise and clarify state law on street racing and related conduct, passed the Senate after an extended debate that highlighted concerns about tourism-driven events and local enforcement.
Senator Peterson, the sponsor, told the chamber the bill "addresses the public safety issues caused by illegal street racing by providing clear criminal and civil penalties for participants and spectators." Peterson said the measure provides definitions for…
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