The Austin Police Department issued a warning Friday about a planned street takeover that was expected to unfold that evening, but the event never occurred.
Street takeovers, also known as “sideshows,” typically involve groups of drivers blocking off intersections to perform dangerous stunts such as drifting, donuts, and “ghost riding”—where a driver exits a moving vehicle to dance or perform near it before jumping back in. Such gatherings have drawn scrutiny in Austin, particularly after a series of chaotic incidents in 2023.
The event, promoted online under the title “ATX VS APD PT3,” did not have a confirmed location. In its warning, APD said it would not tolerate reckless driving or related criminal activity…