Authorities tired of street meet-up scofflaws driving circles around them moved to put the brakes on the deadly pastime Monday by pushing for stiffer penalties for the criminals.

Tinseltown has been plagued in recent years by the illegal gatherings, organized on secretive social media channels, in which hooligans in cars take over public roadways for donuts, burnouts and other stunts.

The locations are broadcast on private social media, and organizers can make big money promoting wannabe speed demons on their channels, authorities said.

“These reckless stunts are terrorizing our local communities, sometimes leading to death and often leading to looting, vandalism and other crimes,” LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman told reporters at a press conference Monday. 5

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