Watching a street race in Santa Ana could soon land spectators behind bars. An ordinance set for discussion during Santa Ana’s April 20 city council meeting would allow police to issue misdemeanor citations to street racing spectators. Those who knowingly attend or assist with such events would face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. As it stands, unless spectators are blocking roadways or engaging in illegal activities, they cannot be cited for attending a street racing event, Santa Ana Police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna told The Epoch Times on April 19. Street Racing Exhibitions Street racing in Santa Ana has led to arrests in recent months as police worked to crack down on the heavy-footed motorists. During a single street racing bust last January, police issued 27 citations, 25 impounds, four street racing-related arrests and 40 spectator arrests. Police have also expressed concerns about late-night street exhibitions, where hundreds of street …
Santa Ana Street Racing Spectators Could Face Jail Time
April 19, 2021
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