Overview
- Now in effect statewide, the law—known as Ley Gipson and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom—shifts penalties beyond fines for high‑risk driving conduct.
- Authorities can seek vehicle impounds for up to 30 days and suspend driving privileges for 90 days to six months, with fines up to $1,000 plus towing and storage costs.
- Triggering offenses include illegal street racing, speed exhibitions such as donuts and drifts, reckless driving, organizing or promoting illegal events, blocking roads, DUI during exhibitions, refusing police orders, and repeat violations.
- A judge must authorize any seizure based on sufficient evidence, and vehicle owners retain the right to challenge the action in a hearing.
- Reports emphasize there is no automatic, permanent license cancellation without due process, and cases can also bring criminal records and civil liability for damages.