As dozens of racers and hundreds of spectators took part in street takeovers throughout South Los Angeles on Sunday evening, two L.A. police squads targeted the gatherings in an effort to bring an end to the dangerous, illegal activity.
Such efforts may be having an effect. Street takeovers and illegal racing have declined across the city, including in South Los Angeles — a hotbed for such activity.
The number of calls reporting illegal races and takeovers in South Los Angeles fell by 21.56% in 2022 versus 2021, the Los Angeles Police Commission reported in statistics released Tuesday.
