Florida 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 I cosponsors

SB 876 — Stunt Driving on Highways

Last action — Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 399 (Ch. 2022-180)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Stunt Driving on Highways; Prohibiting specified acts relating to street takeovers or stunt driving on highways, roadways, or parking lots; prohibiting the operation of a vehicle for specified purposes; prohibiting a person from being a spectator at a prohibited race or street takeover, etc.

Bill Text

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Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 876 By the Committees on Criminal Justice;
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 876 By the Committee on Transportation;
and Transportation;
and Senator Pizzo 596-01967-22 2022876c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to stunt driving on highways;
and Senators Pizzo and Rodrigues 591-02598-22 2022876c2 A bill to be entitled An act relating to stunt driving on highways;
prohibiting the operation of a vehicle for specified purposes;
providing an exception;
prohibiting the operation of a vehicle in a manner that would constitute a street takeover;
316.2397, F.S.;
providing criminal penalties for unlawful use of certain lights;
amending s.
843.08, F.S.;
prohibiting a person from falsely assuming or pretending to be specified persons by the unlawful use of certain lights;
providing criminal penalties;
amending s.
reenacting ss.
reenacting s.
316.027(2)(c) and 322.0261(4)(a) and (b), F.S., relating to crashes involving death or personal injuries and driver improvement courses, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s.
322.0261(4)(a) and (b), F.S., relating to driver improvement courses, to incorporate the amendment made to s.
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Section 1.
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(b) “Conviction” means a determination of guilt that is the result of a plea or trial, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld.
(b) “Conviction” means a determination of guilt that is the result of a plea or trial, regardless of whether adjudication is Page 1 of 8 CODING:
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(e) “Drifting” means a maneuver performed while operating a motor vehicle whereby the vehicle is steered so that it makes a controlled skid sideways through a turn with the front wheels Page 2 of 12 CODING:
(e) “Drifting” means a maneuver performed while operating a motor vehicle whereby the vehicle is steered so that it makes a controlled skid sideways through a turn with the front wheels pointed in a direction opposite to that of the turn.
(f)(c) “Race” means the use of one or more motor vehicles in competition, arising from a challenge to demonstrate superiority of a motor vehicle or driver and the acceptance or competitive response to that challenge, either through a prior arrangement or in immediate response, in which the competitor attempts to outgain or outdistance another motor vehicle, to prevent another motor vehicle from passing, to arrive at a given destination ahead of another motor vehicle or motor vehicles, or to test the physical stamina or endurance of drivers over long- distance driving routes.
A race may be prearranged or may occur Page 2 of 8 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 876 591-02598-22 2022876c2 pointed in a direction opposite to that of the turn.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 876 596-01967-22 2022876c1 through a competitive response to conduct on the part of one or more drivers which, under the totality of the circumstances, can reasonably be interpreted as a challenge to race.
(f)(c) “Race” means the use of one or more motor vehicles in competition, arising from a challenge to demonstrate superiority of a motor vehicle or driver and the acceptance or competitive response to that challenge, either through a prior arrangement or in immediate response, in which the competitor attempts to outgain or outdistance another motor vehicle, to prevent another motor vehicle from passing, to arrive at a given destination ahead of another motor vehicle or motor vehicles, or to test the physical stamina or endurance of drivers over long- distance driving routes.
A race may be prearranged or may occur through a competitive response to conduct on the part of one or more drivers which, under the totality of the circumstances, can reasonably be interpreted as a challenge to race.
For purposes of determining whether or not an individual is a spectator, finders of fact shall consider the relationship between the motor vehicle operator racer and the individual, evidence of gambling or betting on the outcome of the event race, filming or recording the event, or posting the event on social media, and any other factor that would tend to show knowing attendance or participation.
For purposes of determining whether or not an individual is a spectator, finders of fact shall consider the relationship between the motor vehicle operator racer and the individual, evidence of gambling or betting on the outcome of the event race, and any other factor that would tend to show knowing attendance or participation.
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(i) “Stunt driving” means to perform or engage in any burnouts, doughnuts, drifting, wheelies, or other activity on a roadway or highway which is likely to delay, distract, startle, or interfere with other users of the roadway or highway.
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Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 876 591-02598-22 2022876c2 (i) “Stunt driving” means to perform or engage in any burnouts, doughnuts, drifting, wheelies, or other activity on a roadway or highway which is likely to delay, distract, startle, or interfere with other users of the roadway or highway.
(a) Drive any motor vehicle, including any motorcycle, autocycle, moped, all-terrain vehicle, off-road vehicle, or vehicle not licensed to operate on a highway or roadway, in any street takeover, stunt driving, race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, test of physical endurance, or exhibition of speed or acceleration or for the purpose of making a speed record or exhibiting the vehicle’s performance capabilities and driver’s abilities on any highway, roadway, or parking lot;
(a) Drive any motor vehicle, including any motorcycle, in any street takeover, stunt driving, race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, test of physical endurance, or exhibition of speed or acceleration or for the Page 3 of 8 CODING:
(b) In any manner participate in, coordinate through social media or otherwise, facilitate, or collect moneys at any location for any such race, drag race, street takeover, stunt driving, competition, contest, test, or exhibition;
(c) Knowingly ride as a passenger in any such race, drag race, street takeover, stunt driving, competition, contest, test, or exhibition;
or (d) Purposefully cause the movement of traffic, including pedestrian traffic, to slow, or stop, or be impeded in any way for any such race, drag race, street takeover, stunt driving, competition, contest, test, or exhibition;
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Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 876 591-02598-22 2022876c2 (e) Operate a vehicle for the purpose of filming or recording the activities of participants in any such race, drag race, street takeover, stunt driving, competition, contest, test, or exhibition.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 876 596-01967-22 2022876c1 purpose of making a speed record on any highway, roadway, or parking lot;
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This paragraph does not apply to bona fide members of the news media;
(b) In any manner participate in, coordinate, facilitate, or collect moneys at any location for any such race, street takeover, stunt driving, competition, contest, test, or exhibition;
(f) Operate a vehicle carrying any amount of fuel for the purposes of fueling a vehicle involved in any such race, drag race, street takeover, stunt driving, competition, contest, test, or exhibition;
(c) Knowingly ride as a passenger in any such race, street takeover, stunt driving, competition, contest, test, or exhibition;
or (g) Operate a vehicle in a manner that would constitute participation in a street takeover.
or (d) Purposefully cause the movement of traffic to slow or stop for any such race, street takeover, stunt driving, competition, contest, test, or exhibition.
(c) Any person who commits a third or subsequent violation of subsection (2) within 5 years after the date of a prior violation that resulted in a conviction for a violation of Page 5 of 12 CODING:
(c) Any person who commits a third or subsequent violation of subsection (2) within 5 years after the date of a prior Page 4 of 8 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 876 591-02598-22 2022876c2 subsection (2) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 876 596-01967-22 2022876c1 violation that resulted in a conviction for a violation of subsection (2) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.
(4)(a) A person may not be a spectator at any race, drag race, or street takeover prohibited under subsection (2).
(4)(a) A person may not be a spectator at any drag race or street takeover prohibited under subsection (2).
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the impounding agency shall release a motor vehicle under the Page 6 of 12 CODING:
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, Page 5 of 8 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 876 591-02598-22 2022876c2 conditions provided in s.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 876 596-01967-22 2022876c1 the impounding agency shall release a motor vehicle under the conditions provided in s.
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Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 876 591-02598-22 2022876c2 authorized racetracks, drag strips, or other designated areas set aside by proper authorities for such purposes.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 876 596-01967-22 2022876c1 (7) This section does not apply to licensed or duly authorized racetracks, drag strips, or other designated areas set aside by proper authorities for such purposes.
Subsection (10) of section 316.2397, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
316.2397 Certain lights prohibited;
exceptions.— (10) A person who violates violation of this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in s.
775.082 or s.
775.083 chapter 318.
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Section 843.08, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
843.08 False personation.—A person who falsely assumes or pretends to be a firefighter, a sheriff, an officer of the Florida Highway Patrol, an officer of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, an officer of the Department of Environmental Protection, an officer of the Department of Financial Services, any personnel or representative of the Page 8 of 12 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 876 591-02598-22 2022876c2 Division of Investigative and Forensic Services, an officer of the Department of Corrections, a correctional probation officer, a deputy sheriff, a state attorney or an assistant state attorney, a statewide prosecutor or an assistant statewide prosecutor, a state attorney investigator, a coroner, a police officer, a lottery special agent or lottery investigator, a beverage enforcement agent, a school guardian as described in s.
30.15(1)(k), a security officer licensed under chapter 493, any member of the Florida Commission on Offender Review or any administrative aide or supervisor employed by the commission, any personnel or representative of the Department of Law Enforcement, or a federal law enforcement officer as defined in s.
901.1505, and takes upon himself or herself to act as such, including by using lights in violation of s.
316.2397 or s.
843.081, or to require any other person to aid or assist him or her in a matter pertaining to the duty of any such officer, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
775.082, s.
775.083, or s.
775.084.
However, a person who falsely personates any such officer during the course of the commission of a felony commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.
775.082, s.
775.083, or s.
775.084.
If the commission of the felony results in the death or personal injury of another human being, the person commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.
775.082, s.
775.083, or s.
775.084.
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901.15 When arrest by officer without warrant is lawful.—A law enforcement officer may arrest a person without a warrant Page 9 of 12 CODING:
901.15 When arrest by officer without warrant is lawful.—A law enforcement officer may arrest a person without a warrant when:
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Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 876 591-02598-22 2022876c2 when:
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For the purpose of incorporating the amendment made by this act to section 316.191, Florida Statutes, in a reference thereto, paragraph (c) of subsection (2) of section 316.027, Florida Statutes, is reenacted to read:
316.027 Crash involving death or personal injuries.— (2) (c) The driver of a vehicle involved in a crash occurring on public or private property which results in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the crash, or as close thereto as possible, and shall remain at the scene of the crash until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of s.
316.062.
A person who is arrested for a violation of this paragraph and who has previously been convicted of a violation of this section, s.
316.061, s.
316.191, or s.
316.193, or a felony violation of s.
322.34, shall be held in custody until brought before the court for admittance to bail in accordance with chapter 903.
A person who willfully violates this paragraph commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.
775.082, s.
775.083, or s.
775.084, and shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 4 years.
A person who willfully commits such a violation while driving under the influence as set forth in s.
316.193(1) shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 4 years.
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requirement to maintain driving privileges;
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Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 876 596-01967-22 2022876c1 driving privileges;
If the Page 11 of 12 CODING:
If the operator fails to complete the course within 90 days after receiving notice from the department, the operator’s driver license shall be canceled by the department until the course is successfully completed.
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Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 876 591-02598-22 2022876c2 operator fails to complete the course within 90 days after receiving notice from the department, the operator’s driver license shall be canceled by the department until the course is successfully completed.
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Action History

  1. Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 399 (Ch. 2022-180)

  2. Substituted CS/CS/CS/HB 399

  3. Read 2nd time

  4. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/04/22

  5. CS/CS/CS by Rules read 1st time

  6. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  7. Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  8. CS/CS/CS by- Rules; YEAS 16 NAYS 0

  9. On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/15/22, 10:00 am, 412 Knott Building

  10. CS/CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time

  11. Now in Rules

  12. Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  13. CS/CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 7 NAYS 0

  14. On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 02/01/22, 1:00 pm, 110 Senate Building

  15. CS by Transportation read 1st time

  16. Now in Criminal Justice

  17. Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  18. CS by Transportation; YEAS 7 NAYS 0

  19. Introduced

  20. On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 01/12/22, 9:30 am, 110 Senate Building

  21. Referred to Transportation; Criminal Justice; Rules

  22. Filed

Sponsors

  • Rules · Primary
  • Criminal Justice · Primary
  • Transportation · Primary
  • Rodrigues · Cosponsor
  • Jason W. B. Pizzo · Primary

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4 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 159 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Rodrigues

Not signed on (159)

159 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Passed 16 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 6000
Unaffiliated 10001
Total 16001
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
Baxley — Yea
Bean — Yea
Book — Yea
Bracy — Yea
Brandes — Yea
Diaz — Yea
Farmer — Yea
Gibson — Yea
Powell — Yea
Stargel — Yea
Hutson — Not Voting
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea

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Favorable with Committee Substitute

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5002
Republican 1001
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 7003
% of votes cast 70%0%0%30%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Baxley — Yea
Perry — Yea
Powell — Yea
Taddeo — Yea
Brandes — Yea
Bean — Not Voting
Gainer — Not Voting
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Not Voting
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 876 do?
Stunt Driving on Highways; Prohibiting specified acts relating to street takeovers or stunt driving on highways, roadways, or parking lots; prohibiting the operation of a vehicle for specified purposes; prohibiting a person from being a spectator at a prohibited race or street takeover, etc.
Who sponsors SB 876?
SB 876 is sponsored by Rules, Criminal Justice, Transportation, Rodrigues, and Pizzo, Jason W. B. (No Party Affiliation).
What is the current status of SB 876?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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