The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set to discuss increasing penalties for those involved in illegal street takeovers during a meeting on Tuesday. The proposal, put forth by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, aims to double misdemeanor fines from $500 to $1,000 for individuals who organize, promote, or assist in these events, according to the meeting agenda.
The recommendation seeks to expand the ordinance to include off-street parking areas and suggests measures to remove social media posts that promote illegal sideshows. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to prevent these dangerous events before they occur.
Street takeovers have become a significant issue in Los Angeles County, with incidents causing injuries and even fatalities. For instance, in September, three vehicles attempting a takeover crashed into a Metro bus in the Vermont Vista neighborhood. In another incident in July 2023, a pickup truck lost control and drove into a crowd in Gramercy Park…