NATIONAL CITY - The legal battle over cruising in National City continues and new legislation could soon help lowrider groups.
Assembly member David Alvarez is drafting a bill that would repeal cruising bans statewide, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. This bill goes a step further than the non-binding resolution passed by the legislature last year, but it could require the approval of several committees before it comes to a full floor vote.
This comes as the United Lowrider Coalition fought hard over the last two years to overturn National City's ban on cruising, which was enacted back in the 1990s to curb crime and traffic issues. The lowrider group did score a victory last year when the city council passed a plan allowing cruising as city-sponsored events similar to parades, which meant the city would pay for security and permit fees. Previously the city and police departments tried to impose hefty security fees after a test cruising event last year.
The United Lowrider Coalition is hoping for a full repeal of the city's cruising ban and so far at least two city council members are in favor.