(a) Upon conviction, any person driving a motor vehicle or motor bicycle upon a public highway in this state in a race shall be punished as prescribed in § 27-50-302.
(b) (1) It is unlawful and considered an additional offense for a person to use nitrous oxide in a race on a public street or highway in this state as prohibited under § 27-37-803.
(2) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a violation under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be punished as prescribed under § 27-50-302.
History. Acts 1911, No. 134, § 11, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 7427; Pope's Dig., § 6639; Acts 1965, No. 100, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-603; 2005, No. 1568, § 3.
Amendments. The 2005 amendment added (b).
Cross References. Accidents, § 27-53-101 et seq.
Research References
U. Ark. Little Rock L. Rev
Survey of Arkansas Law, Criminal Law, 1 U. Ark. Little Rock L. Rev 153.