Bay Bridge weekend dirt bike takeover leads to 2 arrests, over 70 vehicles seized
Dozens of dirt bikes and ATVs will be impounded after a group took over the Bay Bridge, causing eastbound traffic to come to a stop on Sunday, authorities said.
The California Highway Patrol said the group drove across the bridge and entered San Francisco, where they drove around the city streets. They then got back onto the Bay Bridge to head east, but were met by authorities.
Authorities said they stopped all traffic in order to prevent the riders from escaping. The CHP said all the riders abandoned their bikes on the bridge and took off running.
At least two people were arrested and authorities impounded more than 70 dirt bikes and ATVs.
Today, OPD recovered more than 70 ATVs and dirt bikes, along with vehicles, in connection with sideshow-related incidents and made multiple arrests.
— Oakland Police Dept. (@oaklandpoliceca) May 4, 2026
We thank CHP and SFPD for assisting in these recoveries on the Bay Bridge. pic.twitter.com/FJhSil9Lwv
The Oakland Fire Department said it rescued one person who jumped into the water in an attempt to evade police.
All eastbound lanes were blocked for a time, causing a traffic delay in San Francisco.
Oakland police say they will release more information on Monday during a news conference.
In March, San Francisco police seized dozens of bikes when they entered the bridge in an attempt to take over the bridge.