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Lsat night two drivers decided to engage in a street race near Von Karman and McGaw, according to the Irvine Police Department.
It was less “Fast and Furious” and more “Oops, we didn’t see that police car!”
No kidding, they raced right past a marked black and white police car.
They then found out the hard way that Irvine is not a Formula 1 track…
The two drivers were stopped and awarded citations and 30-day impounds for their efforts.
If you are curious, yes, that is a yellow security jacket.
Engaging in illegal street racing in California can lead to serious consequences. Here are the potential penalties:
- First Offense:
- Misdemeanor: Up to 90 days in county jail.
- Fines: Between $355 and $1,000.
- Community Service: 40 hours.
- Driver’s License Suspension: 90 days to 6 months.
- Vehicle Impoundment: Up to 30 days.
- Subsequent Offenses (within 5 years):
- Jail Time: 4 days to 6 months.
- Fines: $500 to $1,000.
- Driver’s License Suspension: 6 months.
- If Causing Injury:
- Jail Time: 30 days to 6 months.
- Fines: $500 to $1,000.
- If Causing Serious Bodily Injury:
- Felony: 16 months to 3 years in state prison.
- Fines: Up to $10,000.
Additionally, spectators at illegal street racing events can also face penalties.
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