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A. It is unlawful for any person to be present in an area where an unlawful race event is occurring, has occurred or is about to occur, in a manner and under circumstances manifesting the purpose to participate in, support or encourage the unlawful race event.

B. Among the circumstances which may be considered in determining whether such purpose is manifested, but not limited thereto, are:

1. Such person engages in words or conduct that raises a reasonable suspicion that he or she is supporting or encouraging the unlawful race event;

2. Such person engages in words or conduct that raises a reasonable suspicion that he or she is about to engage in or is engaged in an unlawful race event;

3. Such person’s conduct demonstrates that he or she is acting as a lookout;

4. Such person possesses, on his or her person or in his or her vehicle, equipment such as a two-way radio or scanner that can be used to alert race participants to law enforcement;

5. Such person has within the past two years been convicted in any court within this state of any violation involving racing, unlawful race attendance, reckless driving associated with racing, or trespass associated with race activity;

6. Such person is currently subject to a Stay Out of Areas of Racing order;

7. Such person takes flight upon the appearance of a police officer;

8. The area involved is known to the arresting officer(s) as an area frequently used for unlawful race events.

C. Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2585-02 § 2, 2002.)