# Compton Rubber Medians Stop Street Takeovers

> Compton installs rubber medians to block street takeovers after 45% drop in incidents.
- Title: Compton Rubber Medians Stop Street Takeovers · Jalopnik
- Summary: Compton installs rubber medians to block street takeovers after 45% drop in incidents. Compton, California, placed rubber medians at 22 intersections to stop…
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- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2279558/new-rubber-medians-intended-prevent-street-takeovers-coming-straight-into-compton
- Author: Chris Tsui
- Published: 2026-10-08T20:25:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: compton, rubber medians, street takeovers, intersection bumps, la county sheriff, infiniti g37, scat pack charger, cars, culture
## Street Takeovers in Compton
Street takeovers involve groups of people doing dangerous car maneuvers at intersections.

> street takeovers (sometimes also called "sideshows")
## Compton Installs Rubber Medians
Compton placed rubber bumps at 22 intersections with over 176 bumps installed to stop takeovers.

> rubber bumps
## Rubber Medians Work
Rubber medians reduce vehicle damage and have cut street takeovers by 45% in Compton since installation.

> 45% drop in takeovers
## Compton Plans More Medians
Compton will install rubber medians at 23 more intersections to eliminate street takeovers city-wide.

> 23 more intersections
## Key takeaway

Compton, California, placed rubber medians at 22 intersections to stop street takeovers, reducing incidents by 45% since installation.