The image is familiar. A crowd is gathered, yelling and forming a circle around an intersection. Mere feet away, vehicles slide, smoke, and spin, accelerating in a circle at a high rate of speed. Passengers hang out windows, precariously perched.

Street takeover incidents have become increasingly common. Promoted on social media, such an event can involve hundreds of people. These takeovers create a danger to drivers, passengers, and spectators. They cause property damage, lead to noise complaints, and hinder emergency response times. For those living in nearby areas, street takeovers effectively confine them to their homes.

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