The ordinance prohibits promoting, assembling for, or participating in vehicle sideshows and allows law enforcement to seize and impound vehicles involved in such activities. Violations can result in misdemeanor charges, which may include imprisonment and fines.
Ordinance amending the Police Code to 1) prohibit persons from promoting a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow; 2) prohibit persons from assembling together to obstruct the streets, sidewalks, highways, other public right-of-ways, off-street parking facilities, or private property in connection with a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow; 3) prohibit persons from knowingly being present at a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow for purposes of participating in the Vehicle Sideshow; 4) prohibit persons present at a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow from interfering with official performance of law enforcement duties; 5) seize and impound vehicles used in a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow, and under certain conditions sell the vehicles; and 6) make violations of these provisions a misdemeanor, subject to imprisonment and/or fine.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to address the increasing incidents of dangerous vehicle sideshows in San Francisco, prompting Mayor Breed to propose amendments to the Police Code.
In response to rising incidents of vehicle sideshows, the Board enacted Article 56 of the Police Code to address reckless driving and public safety concerns.
Mayor Breed introduced an ordinance to amend the Police Code to prohibit various activities related to vehicle sideshows, including promoting and participating in them.
The committee reviewed the ordinance and recommended amendments to clarify enforcement provisions and penalties.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, following the committee's recommendations.
The Board amended the ordinance further and passed it on second reading.
The Board finally passed the ordinance, solidifying the new regulations against vehicle sideshows.
Mayor Breed approved the ordinance, officially enacting the new regulations into law.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
