In a late-night crackdown, the Vallejo Police Department, the California Highway Patrol, and the Solano County Sheriff’s Office dispersed a large group of sideshow enthusiasts who descended upon Vallejo last Saturday, involving approximately 250 vehicles. The unified effort by law enforcement ended the unauthorized gathering by 12:40 AM, according to a social media post from the Vallejo Police Department.
The operation resulted in a string of citations and vehicle impoundments, with six individuals receiving citations for spectating, and seven vehicles towed for various reasons, including abandonment and blocking the roadway, as stated by the Vallejo Police Department. Furthermore, a single arrest was made, and a person was accused of interfering with officers' duties.
Participants and vehicles from cities such as Hayward, West Sacramento, Winters, Oakland, and Fairfield faced the consequences of recent legislation to curb these disruptive events. Authorities rely on newly enacted laws such as AB 3085, which permits the impounding of vehicles for 30 days; AB 2087, which introduces a potential driver’s license suspension; AB 2186, which expands enforcement to include speed exhibitions in parking lots; and AB 1978, which allows officers to seize vehicles used to block roads for sideshows.
