Oregon Statutes 811.127 – Organizing a speed racing event; penalty
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person commits the offense of organizing a speed racing event if the person, to facilitate or aid another individual who is participating in an activity described in ORS § 811.125 or 811.140 (1)(b):
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 811.127
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) Obstructs or places a barricade on a highway; or
(b) Assists in placing an obstruction or barricade upon a highway.
(2) A person who organizes a speed racing event is not in violation of this section if the person has a permit from the road authority for the highway on which the event takes place.
(3) The offense described in this section, organizing a speed racing event, is:
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) For a person’s second or subsequent conviction within a five-year period preceding the date of the person’s current conviction, a Class C felony. [2003 c.550 § 2; 2023 c.158 § 1]
(Impeding Traffic)