The city council of Modesto, California, on July 11 voted unanimously to repeal the 1990 ban on cruising, to the applause of local car aficionados.
Many locals were happy because they believe the car culture promotes unity. They said cruising brings friends and family together. They also see it as an opportunity to bring money to local businesses.
Even though the city council still needs to formally review the ordinance that repeals the “Regulation of Cruising” from the city code, the “Cruising Prohibited” signs are already starting to come down.
“I’m going to be very, very happy when all of this is said and done,” Manuel Wilson, a Modesto local car culture enthusiast, told KCRA News….