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The San Rafael Police Department is taking a ZERO-TOLERANCE stance on sideshow activity and is providing safety tips to our community.

Sideshow participants are subject to arrest while vehicles will be impounded for 30 days.

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San Rafael Police Department

San Rafael Police Department

For Immediate Release

Author: Sergeant Justin Graham
Date: August 22, 2024 2:50 PM

Sideshow Enforcement and Safety Tips

As sideshow incidents continue throughout the greater Bay Area, the San Rafael Police Department wants to let our community know that we understand their concerns.

Sideshow Enforcement:

  • The San Rafael Police Department will not tolerate sideshow activity.
  • Sideshows are dangerous and illegal.  Sideshows often lead to violence and serious injuries.
  • Participants in sideshows are subject to arrest and prosecution.  They can also be held liable for injuries to others and any property damages.
  • Vehicles participating in sideshows will be impounded for up to 30 days - no exceptions.
  • Community members are encouraged to call 9-1-1 to report sideshow activity.

Safety Tips:

  • If you encounter sideshow activities or if you are caught in the middle of a sideshow, look for an alternate route that will allow you to bypass the sideshow activity.
  • If you are involved in a vehicle collision with a sideshow participant, do not confront the individual; instead call 9-1-1 to report the incident.
  • Do not engage with individuals participating in the sideshow.  Do not try to stop the sideshow.  Do not put yourself in danger or risk your life.
  • If you see a sideshow, call 9-1-1 to report the activity,  especially if there is an immediate safety threat.
  • To report information regarding illegal sideshows, as well as vehicles and individuals involved in this activity, call the San Rafael Police Department at 415-485-3000 or go to www.SRPD.org/tips.

 

A medida que continúan los incidentes en espectáculos secundarios en toda el Área de la Bahía, el Departamento de Policía de San Rafael quiere hacerle saber a nuestra comunidad que entendemos sus preocupaciones.

Aplicación de la Ley:

  • El Departamento de Policía de San Rafael no tolerará actividades de espectáculos secundarios.
  • Los espectáculos secundarios son peligrosos y ilegales.  Los espectáculos secundarios provocan violencia y lesiones graves.
  • Los participantes de espectáculos secundarios están sujetos a arresto y procesamiento.  Los participantes pueden ser considerados responsables de lesiones y daños.
  • Los vehículos que participen en exhibiciones secundarias serán confiscados por hasta 30 días, sin excepciones.
  • Se anima a los miembros de la comunidad a llamar al 9-1-1 para informar la actividad del espectáculo.

Consejos de Seguridad:

  • Si se encuentra con actividades secundarias o si queda atrapado en medio de una feria secundaria, busque una ruta alternativa que le permita evitar la actividad secundaria.
  • Si está involucrado en una colisión vehicular con un participante del espectáculo, no confronte al individuo; en su lugar, llame al 9-1-1 para informar el incidente.
  • No interactúe con personas que participan en el espectáculo.  No intentes detener el espectáculo secundario.  No te pongas en peligro ni arriesgues tu vida.
  • Si ve un espectáculo secundario, llame al 9-1-1 para informar la actividad, especialmente si existe una amenaza inmediata a la seguridad.
  • Para reportar información sobre espectáculos ilegales, así como vehículos e individuos involucrados en esta actividad, llame al Departamento de Policía de San Rafael al 415-485-3000 o visite www.SRPD.org/tips.







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Posted: August 22, 2024 9:46 PDT by Sergeant Justin Graham


Updated: August 22, 2024 9:52 PDT by Justin Graham

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