Street takeovers are a problem.
In addition to the smoke and noise, the events have been the scene of murders along with arson, human trafficking and narcotics activity.
In spite of ongoing efforts to end the practice, since April 2023, there have been over 1,000 takeover events across Los Angeles County.
“We want to make sure we stop these issues, because people are dying,” said L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Terrence Bell.
Starting in 2022, Botts’ dots were installed at intersections in the city of Compton where takeovers were commonplace, but residents have called their effectiveness into question.
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The city of Compton installed its first set of so-called Botts’ Dots as part of an effort to deter street racing and takeovers.
“It’s a waste of taxpayer’s money,” said Compton resident Christopher Bailey. “I feel that the Botts’ dots, they don’t stop anything.”
The sheriff’s department has seen some success with the use of administrative citations.