Is it legal to take part in races or speed competitions on public roads?

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DentroTest · Accepted Answer

As a general rule, it is prohibited to take part in speed competitions on public roads or roads open to public use (General Traffic Regulations, Article 55(2); Traffic Law, Article 20(5), of 2015). The exception is when the competent authority has exceptionally authorized them and closed off the road for that purpose. That is why it is incorrect to say that they are prohibited in all circumstances. Nor is it valid to take part in them on open secondary roads with little traffic: without closing off the road and without authorization, it is a very serious offense (General Traffic Regulations, Article 55(3); Traffic Law, Article 77(g)) and deducts 6 points.

Is it legal to take part in races or speed competitions on public roads?

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