# Stockton Skidpads Fail to Stop Street Takeovers

> Stockton's giant skidpads in intersections backfire as street takeovers surge.
- Title: Stockton Skidpads Fail to Stop Street Takeovers · Jalopnik
- Summary: Stockton's giant skidpads in intersections backfire as street takeovers surge. Stockton's circular skidpads installed to deter street takeovers have failed…
- Keywords: stockton, skidpad, street takeover, compton, cbs news sacramento, intersection, drift circles, cars, culture, Skidpads, Fail, Stop
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2280376/stockton-street-takeover-barriers-become-inadvertent-skidpad
- Author: Chris Tsui
- Published: 2026-10-09T18:25:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: stockton, skidpad, street takeover, compton, cbs news sacramento, intersection, drift circles, cars, culture
## Stockton's Skidpad Installation
Stockton installed circular barriers in intersections to deter street takeovers but they backfired.
## Skidpads Attract Street Takeovers
Drivers use the skidpads for donuts despite risks of car damage.
## City Council's Response
City councilwoman Michele Padilla says more skidpads will be installed despite their ineffectiveness.
## Key takeaway

Stockton's circular skidpads installed to deter street takeovers have failed, with drivers using them for donuts despite risks.