Latest in Advocacy: Angelino Heights - Street Racing
Residents in Angelino Heights recently reached out for help in addressing the problem of street racing in their area as Fast and Furious 10 is being filmed again on one of their streets.
This community has become a popular location for illegal street racing and dangerous stunts due to landmarks there made iconic by the Fast and Furious franchise.
Per the LAPD, in the last year alone, street racing has increased by 27%. LA has seen a 30% jump in serious injuries and a 21% increase in fatalities due to traffic violence in the last year. The primary factor in many of these crashes is speed.
We acknowledge that state and local agencies are attempting to do something about street racing but with limited funding and a lack of tools, these efforts have been ineffective at reversing the numbers of illegal and dangerous street racing, street takeovers, and sideshows in Southern California.
We are not attempting to “cancel” those who enjoy showing off their cars and driving skills. We simply want these illegal activities to be taken off city streets where innocent lives can be lost and the peace of residential communities like Angelino Heights shattered. Enjoy street racing and sideshows on a racetrack, in a controlled environment where it can be done in a way that is fun and safe.
Basic Ask
It’s time for the City of Los Angeles to prioritize the long-term health and safety of the community over the short-term profits of a corporation.
Exact Asks
The City of Los Angeles needs to re-engineer the roads of Angelino Heights so the regular burnouts and street racing are no longer happening.
Leadership in Los Angeles, our Governor, and state legislators need to adopt a zero-tolerance policy on street racing, street takeovers, and sideshows.
NBCUniversal needs to hold true to the social impact statement on its own website and take responsibility for the glorification of illegal street racing, street takeovers, and sideshows that are wreaking havoc and killing people across our city.
Full text and explanation of these exact asks can be found here.
Watch news coverage of the protest in Angelino Heights.
How Can You Help?
You can donate to support this campaign, volunteer with SAFE or join a community chapter for SAFEr streets.
