§ 1182. Speed contests and races. 1. Except as provided in section
eleven hundred eighty-two-a of this article or section sixteen hundred
thirty, sixteen hundred forty, sixteen hundred forty-two or sixteen
hundred sixty of this chapter, no races, exhibitions or contests of
speed shall be held and no person shall engage in or aid or abet in any
motor vehicle or other speed contest or exhibition of speed on a
highway. Such event, if held, shall be fully and efficiently patrolled
for the entire distance over which such race, exhibition or contest for
speed is to be held. Participants in a race, exhibition or contest of
speed are exempted from compliance with any traffic laws otherwise
applicable thereto, but shall exercise reasonable care. A violation of
any of the provisions of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor and
be punishable by imprisonment of not more than thirty days or a fine of
not less than three hundred dollars nor more than five hundred
twenty-five dollars, or both such fine and imprisonment.

2. A second conviction within twelve months of a violation of this
section shall be punishable by imprisonment of not more than six months
or a fine of not less than five hundred twenty-five dollars nor more
than seven hundred fifty dollars, or both such fine and imprisonment.