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Update on the bill: 

On April 28, the bill was passed by the Assembly with unanimous bipartisan support. We need to continue to build support to ensure it passes the Senate.

Update on the Bill: 

On April 28, the bill was passed by the Assembly with unanimous bipartisan support. We need to continue to build support to ensure it passes the Senate.

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“It is an honor to introduce this bill to acknowledge classic cars and cruising which is an expression of art and a cultural identity for many of us. With a partnership between car clubs, local officials and law enforcement, safe cruising events with lowriders and classic cars can provide a fun and festive event for families in our communities.”

Assemblymember David Alvarez

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ABOUT THE BILL

Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-80th District) introduced Assembly Bill 436, which removes the authorization for a local authority to adopt rules and regulations related to cruising. The current law, prohibiting lowriding or cruising, has been in place since 1988 when lawmakers introduced and signed a bill that allowed local governments to pass anti-cruising ordinances. AB 436 would repeal sections of the California Vehicle Code to make cruising possible, prohibiting local authorities from stopping drivers from cruising and driving cars that have been modified to be a certain height.
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DID YOU KNOW?

Bans in cities across the state unfairly targeted Latinos and Chicanos, where lowriding and cruising hold cultural significance. This move answered calls for equality as many argue it wrongfully targeting communities of color.

What are lowriders?
Lowriders are heavily modified classic cars featuring hydraulic suspension systems that allow them to bounce, lower, or lift each wheel individually under the driver’s command. This car culture started back in the ’40s by Mexican-Americans and was popularized in the ’60s and the ’70s. The purpose of lowriding is to cruise as slowly as possible, exhibiting customized vehicles. Thus, any association with street racers or gang members is irrelevant. Lowriders are just people who love customizing, driving, and showcasing their cars.

*https://www.carscoops.com/2022/10/cruising-is-legal-again-in-california-after-decades-old-ban-is-lifted/

Additionally, the cities of San Jose and Sacramento have already lifted a ban.

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