Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs New Laws Strengthening Cities' Abilities To Impound Vehicles Involved In Sideshows

CBS Bay Area

January 3, 2025

While cities in California continue to pass ordinances to combat illegal sideshows, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several laws now in effect statewide to give municipalities more legal tools to address them.

Sideshows are the scourge of many cities as sometimes hundreds of people gather at busy intersections for impromptu and dangerous displays of donuts and other vehicle stunts that take over entire areas and overwhelm police.

Officers who arrive are outnumbered and taken away from other calls in cities already plagued with understaffing, such as Vallejo. Deaths have even occurred when bystanders are struck by cars or gun fights break out.

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