California Implements Strict Laws Against Street Racing and Sideshows, Targeting Vehicles and Spectators
Sacramento, Calif. — In a major legislative move, California Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted stringent new laws designed to clamp down on street racing and disruptive automotive sideshows, with penalties severe enough to include vehicle impoundment and hefty fines. The legislation places California at the forefront of states taking a firmer stance against these dangerous activities. The legislative package features four new bills, each targeting the phenomena of street racing and vehicular sideshows from slightly different angles. AB 1978 goes as far as authorizing law enforcement officers to impound vehicles of mere spectators at such … Read more