It just got really expensive to get caught at a street race in Hayward, California. A loophole has been closed in an ordinance passed in May, so police now have the ability to levy large fines to anyone at a street race, no matter if they are racing or not.

The original ordinance was set up so the only way that spectators could be punsihed was through the criminal process. Fearing that mass prosecutions would gum up the DA’s office, the police sought to instead punish spectators financially. Their wish was granted, and according to InsideBayArea.com the new punishments step from $500 to $750 to $1,000 for getting caught spectating at a street race. We’re guessing that the racers really get the heavy hand.