Multi-day car event draws California and Nevada law enforcement to South Lake Tahoe

(FOX40.COM) — A coalition of law enforcement agencies from California and Nevada began their enforcement of an unauthorized car event on Wednesday that has formed in South Lake Tahoe, according to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.

Law enforcement personnel from the California Highway Patrol, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, Nevada State Police and the U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement branch will be conducting enforcement.

Lake2o is a multi-day car event featuring hundreds to thousands of privately owned cars held in South Lake Tahoe since 2017, according to the event’s social media page .

In an Instagram post on Tuesday , Lake2o appealed to eventgoers to respect the residents of South Lake Tahoe and to be aware of the additional law enforcement present.

“…there will be a zero-tolerance for disruptive or disrespectful behavior,” the event organizers wrote. “This includes but is not limited to revving, burnouts, drifting, littering racing, etc.”

The statement continued that any such behavior will likely result in a person’s removal from the event and their information being provided to authorities.

Police say they will be looking for unsafe driving or unauthorized vehicle equipment throughout the weekend.

“In addition, the City will be closing parking lots at Reagan Beach starting at 7 p.m. along with the trailer parking area near Lakeview Commons during the event,” the City of South Lake Tahoe wrote in a news release.

Lake20 is scheduled to run from Aug. 21 through Aug. 25 and will feature car meets, cruises, beach gatherings and more.

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