This bill amends R.S.39:4-52 to increase penalties for drag racing on public highways. The fines for a first offense are raised from a minimum of $25 to a range of $100 to $200, while the fines for a second offense increase from a minimum of $100 to a range of $200 to $300. Additionally, for a third or subsequent offense, the bill mandates that the motor vehicle involved be impounded for at least 96 hours.

The bill also outlines the process for reclaiming an impounded vehicle, requiring the owner to provide proof of registration and insurance, along with payment of all reasonable towing and storage costs. If the vehicle is not claimed within 30 days, it may be sold at public auction, with any proceeds exceeding the costs returned to the owner or managed under the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act.