New California laws aimed at cracking down on sideshows, illegal street racing [Video]

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Stopping sideshows and illegal street racing is the goal of four new California laws starting in 2025.

“With the new state law being signed by Governor Newsom, is also going to allow us to arrest the bystanders, that are influencing the street racers, so people standing there watching it, could also get arrested for misdemeanor charges,” said Clovis Police Cpl. Mark Bradford.

Clovis police say it will also allow them to target people who are driving recklessly on highways and parking lots.

“Most of the people that are there, are there to promote this and watch it because its fun and they think its cool but, we don’t. Its dangerous and plus it damages our city streets by blackening up the roadways,” said Cpl. Bradford.

Black skid marks are also a common sight across the city of Fresno.

“So far this year, we’ve impounded over 400 vehicles, participating in reckless …