New flock cameras used to detect Bay Area sideshows introduced as authorities seize 16 cars connected to previous illegal shows [Video]

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Authorities seized 16 vehicles connected to two separate sideshows on the Bay Bridge last month.

And now, a company called Flock Safety says it just rolled out new sideshow detection technology this week, intended to detect and alert police to sideshows.

With the help of AI, police would use the sound of tire screeches to crack down on sideshows.

Flock Safety says its technology has already been installed in two Bay Area cities.

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We’ve seen the spinning cars and flying sparks from dangerous sideshows, including one caught on camera in Vallejo.

Police are trying to crack down on the problem.

“We were able to identify numerous vehicles that were involved in these sideshows,” said Sgt. Andrew Barclay with CHP Golden Gate Division.

Flock Safety cameras and license plate readers recently installed on the Bay Bridge are helping that crackdown. Just this week, local law …