Criminal Offenses - As introduced, restates the criminal offense of drag racing as street drag racing; expands the offense to include acts committed on commercial property; authorizes a vehicle used in the commission of the offense or to flee after commission of the offense to be impounded for the purpose of collecting evidence; makes various other changes regarding the offense of street drag racing. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 39; Title 40; Title 55 and Title 68.

Summary

The bill changes Tennessee’s drag‑racing statutes to call the activity “street drag racing,” broadening the definition to include drifting stunts, races organized on commercial property, and arrangements made via social media. It also lets police impound vehicles used in the crime or to flee, and makes reckless endangerment by street drag racing a Class E felony. The changes affect drivers, organizers, spectators, and law‑enforcement handling of these incidents.

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