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Old 02-16-2010, 12:33 AM   #66
rowerybo
 
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: FL
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Originally Posted by sen10l View Post
Is it against the law to accelerate quickly to the speed limit? Some of the stories here (about cops pulling over people) seem to imply that it is against the law. What exactly does "racing" mean? If I am next to someone at the red light, is it wrong to accelerate quickly to the speed limit of the street and then maintain that speed?

I don't know what it is where you are but down here in Florida they call it an acceleration contest and a burnout or chirping the tires is improper start from a stopped position.
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