Rules Committee – Proposed Sideshow Ordinance Presentation
2 Spectators Prohibited at Sideshow Events
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly be a Spectator at a Side Show Event conducted on a public street or highway or off-street parking facility It is unlawful for any person to knowingly be a Spectator at the location of preparations for a Sideshow Event on a public street of off-street parking facility.
Violations
Misdemeanor and/or
$1,000 fine
Proposed Ordinance
Side Show Definition
A side show is defined as an occasion where one or more persons, for the purpose of performing a Street Race or Reckless Driving Exhibition for one or more Spectator(s) either blocks or impedes traffic on a street or highway or impedes access to an off-street parking facility. 3 Spectator Definition
“Spectator” shall mean any person who is present at a Sideshow Event, or the site of the Preparations for a Sideshow Event, for the purpose of viewing, observing, watching, or witnessing the Sideshow Event as it progresses. A “Spectator” includes any person at the location of the Sideshow Event that may have participated in preparations and/or promoting the Sideshow Event. 4 Present Definition
“Present” at a Sideshow Event means a person is within two hundred (200) feet of the location of the Sideshow Event, or within two hundred (200) feet of the site of the Preparations for any Sideshow Event. 5 Side Show Statistics
Tuesday, February 2, 20XX
6 2021 – 76
2022 – 55
2023 – 43 (YTD)
Regional Sideshow Enforcement Team (ReSET)
Established in 2023
Partnership with Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol, Hayward Police Department and San Leandro Police Department Mission: focused on the reduction of dangerous and unlawful gatherings known as “sideshows,” reckless driving, and associated violent crime through pro-active enforcement within Hayward, San Leandro, and unincorporated Alameda County.
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Alameda County
City of Oakland
City of San Jose
City of Hayward (under consideration)
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