I guess the simple question is, is burning rubber illegal?

  • darkmarx@lemmy.world
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    9 days ago

    If it’s raining, there’s snow on the ground, or many other low traction scenarios, the cop would have to really want to pull you over. Chances are they won’t.

    On a clear, dry day, depending on where you are, barking your tires is a violation of nuisance laws. Again, most likely not getting pulled over unless you consistently did it.

    Now, if you stomped on it and your tires broke loose, you are looking at reckless operation of a motor vehicle. Expect to be stopped.

    It mostly comes down to conditions and level of egregiousness… and how bad of a day the cop is having / wanting you to have.

  • Arthur Besse@lemmy.ml
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    9 days ago

    As others have said, it depends on the city but probably yes.

    For example, in San Mateo, California, it would be an offense under title 11 of the Municipal Code:

    11.12.050 EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

    It is unlawful for any person operating a motor vehicle within the City to so accelerate the same as to cause audible noise by tire friction on pavement or to cause the tires of said vehicle to leave skid marks upon the pavement, except when such acceleration is reasonably necessary to avoid a collision. Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a public offense.