Santa Ana Street Racing Spectators Could Face Jail Time

Santa Ana Street Racing Spectators Could Face Jail Time
Santa Ana police impounded 25 vehicles during a street racing bust on Jan. 9, 2021. Courtesy of the Santa Ana Police Department
Jack Bradley
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Watching a street race in Santa Ana could soon land spectators behind bars.

An ordinance set for discussion during Santa Ana’s April 20 city council meeting would allow police to issue misdemeanor citations to street-racing spectators. Those who knowingly attend or assist with such events would face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.