Police combat pandemic-popularized street takeovers, known as "sideshows" or "exhibition driving," where drivers perform donuts in intersections.
Police in various cities are using a range of tactics to stop street takeovers, impromptu events where drivers of muscle cars perform donuts in intersections with cheering crowds. Known as "sideshows" in California, these occurrences gained popularity during the pandemic. In Alabama, police refer to them as "exhibition driving." Spectators with phones and social media play a crucial role in sideshows, as captured in Instagram posts.
June 26, 2024
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