Tougher penalties for speed exhibitions at sideshows and street takeovers
Doing an exhibition of speed at a sideshow now brings 24 hours to 90 days in jail or a $355 to $1,000 fine, up from a $500 maximum. Causing serious injuries can be a felony, and the sideshow definition now covers motorcycles and off-road vehicles.
Who it affects
Drivers and riders taking part in sideshows
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1588: Vehicles: Sideshow Accountability and Community Safety Act.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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