Key Points

  1. Street racing has gained prominence on social media
  2. Sen. Emanuel Jones pushed for harsher penalties after a drag-racing tragedy
  3. Under the new law, spectators face stricter consequences

The Peach State is cracking down harder on illegal drag racing — and not just when it comes to the drivers.

Senate Bill 10, which went into effect July 1, imposes harsher penalties on people associated with illegal drag racing.

Also known as street racing, these unlawful competitions feature modified cars traveling at high speeds in secret locations. The races are often promoted and documented on social media, and participants illegally block off roads, streets and even highways...

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