The Facts:

The Board of Supervisors has passed an ordinance to increase the maximum fine for sideshows (when riotous crowds take over streets to burn their tires out making donuts) from $500 to $1,000. The bill was introduced by Supervisor Danny Sauter and co-sponsored by Supervisors Rafael Mandelman, Stephen Sherrill, Matt Dorsey, and Alan Wong.

The Context:

We previously covered the proposal when it was introduced in late September 2025, arguing SF shouldn’t be the “cheap ticket” for street takeovers; that October story explains the case for aligning penalties with nearby jurisdictions.

The legislation also points to California’s speed contest law, which allows fines up to $1,000.

The GrowSF Take:

This is a real, measurable win: it raises the floor on consequences for behavior that endangers pedestrians, drivers, and whole neighborhoods. It will save the city money, too, by reducing the costs of cleaning up after sideshows and responding to emergency calls.

Thank you to Supervisors Sauter, Mandelman, Sherrill, Dorsey, and Wong for pushing it over the finish line.