In a recent incident, Vallejo Police Department officers were called to the scene of an illegal sideshow on Sonoma Blvd. and Kentucky St. on Sunday. According to a social media post from the Vallejo Police Department, officers, part of a multiagency effort, responded to this act of reckless driving, which resulted in a collision caused by a juvenile performing donuts at high speed and making sudden lane changes.
The minor was cited for reckless driving and subsequently released to his mother, who received an explanation as to why their vehicle was towed from the crash site. The Vallejo Police statement emphasized, "These reckless activities put lives at risk and disrupt our community. VPD remains committed to holding sideshow participants accountable."
In response to these dangerous events, Governor Newsom has signed several bills intensifying the legal consequences for those involved in illegal sideshows and street racing. Chief among these, Assembly Bill (AB) 3085 now allows for an immediate 30-day impound of any cars used in such activities, with law enforcement able to issue notifications electronically. Other measures include AB 2087, which mandates license suspensions lasting 3-6 months, AB 2186, which extends penalties to include parking lots, and AB 1978, empowering the police to seize cars used to block roads during sideshows.
