Culver City Police Warn About Illegal Gatherings Of Motorists

CULVER CITY, CA — Culver City police Wednesday warned motorists that they will not tolerate "sideshow" vehicle stunts in their city.

The latest incident occurred on Sunday at about 7:15 p.m. at Jefferson Boulevard and Slauson Avenue, police said.

"The Culver City Police Department responded to numerous calls for service at the intersection ... regarding over 50 vehicles performing vehicle stunts, and driving unsafely, commonly referred to as a `sideshow,"' a police statement said.

"Over the past several months, CCPD has responded to several of these types of sideshow calls within city limits," the statement continued. "Sideshows are incredibly dangerous for the participants and the community, create serious traffic issues, and disturb local businesses and residents."

The gatherings, often arranged at the last minute via social media, are illegal, and participants are subject to arrest, citation, and/or having their vehicle impounded, police said.

"We will be increasing patrols throughout the city in strategic areas to help prevent future sideshows," they added.

Anyone with information about upcoming gatherings was urged to call police at 310-253-6391. And anyone witnessing such a gathering in progress was urged to call 911.

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