Officials in the city of Compton are taking action to try and prevent more street takeovers.
"Botts' dots," round and non-reflective raised markers designed to mark lanes on roads, have been placed at four of the city's most popular street takeover sites.
The goal is for the dots, which cost the city about $4,000, to create literal bumps in the roads for street racers.
Officials hope that will make the city less appealing for those dangerous, and sometimes deadly, driving stunts.
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The dots can damage tires if drivers try to do "donuts" or burn rubber over them.
They’re named after Elbert Botts, a retired California Department of Transportation engineer who oversaw research for the design.
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Compton’s mayor says the city took action following dozens of complaints.
“It was a huge problem. It could happen three times out of the week, especially Saturday and Sunday," said Compton Mayor Emma Sharif.
The dots are installed at:
- Santa Fe Avenue and Compton Boulevard
- Wilmington Avenue and Caldwell Street
- Along with the intersection of Long Beach and Alondra boulevards
Botts dots were also recently installed on the new 6th Street Bridge following similar illegal street takeovers there. LA City officials say they’re keeping racers away from the bridge.
