§ 74-37. Exhibition of acceleration.
(a)
Definitions . For the purposes of this section terms set out below shall have the definitions that follow:
Exhibition of acceleration means the acceleration of a motor vehicle in such a manner that: (i) causes one or more of a vehicle's tires to loose traction with the paved or gravel surface on which the vehicle is traveling; and/or (ii) cause tire squeal.
Tire squeal means the sound produced by the friction of a motor vehicular tire against a paved surface under sudden acceleration of the vehicle to which said tire is mounted, said tire then turning at a rate of revolution disproportionately greater than the length of distance traveled by the vehicle.
(b)
Exhibition of acceleration prohibited. It is unlawful for the driver of any motor vehicle to engage in an exhibition of acceleration within the corporate limits of the City of Cibolo, Texas.
(c)
Exceptions. It is an exception to this section if the exhibition of acceleration occurs on a track designed for racing and located on a property that has been (i) issued a certificate of occupancy for such use; or (ii) has been so operating with such use prior to the enactment of this section.
(d)
Penalty. Violation of this section is a class C misdemeanor and upon conviction a fine of not less than $25.00 or more than $200.00 shall be assessed for each offense.
(e)
Not a moving violation. An offense under this section is not a moving violation and may not be made a part of a person's driving record.
(Ord. No. 1157 , § 1, 3-22-2016)