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Drag race in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Drag race” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.

What does “Drag race” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Drag race" means either: (a) The operation of two or more vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other. (A.R.S. § 28-708)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.