Infracciones de Velocidad y Carreras en Carreteras en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Si alguien maneja más rápido que el límite permitido, debe ser denunciado y se debe indicar la velocidad. Además, hacer carreras en la carretera está prohibido y puede costarte una multa.

Es como cuando en una carrera de bicicletas, cada ciclista tiene que seguir un camino marcado. Si alguien decide ir más rápido de lo permitido o hacer trucos, puede perder la carrera y hasta ser descalificado.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan va manejando por una carretera en Pensilvania y la velocidad máxima es de 55 mph. Si la policía lo detiene y descubre que iba a 70 mph, le darán una multa porque superó el límite. Además, si Juan decide hacer una carrera con su amigo en medio de la carretera, también está cometiendo una infracción.

Penalidades

Si violas estas reglas, puedes enfrentar una multa de $200.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

75 Pa.C.S. 3366 - Charging Speed Violations In every charge of violation of a speed provision in this subchapter, except for a violation of section 3361 (relating to driving vehicle at safe speed), the citation or complaint shall specify the speed at which the defendant is alleged to have driven and the applicable speed limit. 75 Pa.C.S. 3367 - Racing On Highways (a) Definitions.--As used in this section the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection: "Drag race."The operation of two or more vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other, or the operation of one or more vehicles over a common selected course, from the same point to the same point, for the purpose of comparing the relative speeds or power of acceleration of the vehicle or vehicles within a certain distance or time limit. "Race."The use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to outgain, outdistance or prevent another vehicle from passing, to arrive at a given destination ahead of another vehicle or vehicles, or to test the physical stamina or endurance of drivers over long distance driving routes. (b) General rule.--No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway in any race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, test of physical endurance, exhibition of speed or acceleration, or for the purpose of making a speed record, and no person shall in any manner participate in any such race, competition, contest, test or exhibition. (c) Permits for special activities.--The department or local authorities within their jurisdiction may issue permits for special activities which would otherwise be prohibited by this section. (d) Penalty.--Any person violating this section is guilty of a s