ACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California bill that would allow speed safety cameras to be piloted in a handful of California cities cleared a critical hurdle Thursday.

The California Legislature Appropriations Committee allowed AB 645 to pass to the Assembly floor for a vote for the first time, following several failed attempts.

Authorities responded to at least three street takeovers in South Los Angeles on Sunday.

The nonprofit Streets Are For Everyone is hoping to change the recent uptick in takeovers (also known as sideshows) through the state Legislature with Assembly Bill 645, which would create a pilot program for installing speed safety systems.