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It is illegal to engage in street racing in Chicago, Cook County, or anywhere in Illinois. However, the law defines street racing much more broadly than just two vehicles speeding to see who is faster.
Six Types of Street Racing Under Illinois Law
- Two or more vehicles, side by side, accelerating competitively to outdistance each other (drag racing)
- Timing vehicles on a pre-determined course, one at a time, to determine which is faster
- Trying to out-gain the speed of another vehicle on the road, whether they know about it or not
- Using a car to prevent another car from passing in a passing lane
- Using a car to get to a destination before another
- Using a car to test physical endurance or stamina of a driver over long distances
Vehicle owners who give permission or acquiesce to let another engage in street racing can also be convicted.
Penalties
First-Time Offense (Class A Misdemeanor)
- Minimum fine: $251
- Maximum fine: $2,500
- Maximum jail time: 1 year
Second Offense (Aggravated Street Racing - Class 4 Felony)
- Minimum fine: $500
- Minimum jail time: 1 year
- Maximum fine: $25,000
- Maximum jail time: 3 years
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