Hayward cracking down on illegal sideshows with promise of fines and jail for spectators

by Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News December 19, 2023December 15, 2023

Cars spin doughnuts in a Bay Area intersection while crowds watch the action during a street takeover in an undated image from video. Hayward, like many cities in the region, has struggled with the proliferation of illegal sideshows, and starting next year, those who are caught participating in them will face fines and possible jail time. (Compapri_/YouTube)

Spectators at sideshows in Hayward could be cited or jailed for up to six months and pay fines ranging from $500 to $1,000 under a new law approved by the Hayward City Council.

The council gave final approval to the ordinance at its Dec. 12 meeting. The law takes effect Jan. 11, 2024.

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