“We will not tolerate anti-social and dangerous driving, putting people at risk on our roads.”

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“We will not tolerate anti-social and dangerous driving, putting people at risk on our roads.

“Since a large car meet last weekend, where people performed doughnuts, let off fireworks, hung out the windows of moving vehicles, and drove at high speeds, officers have been working hard to identify people involved and seizing vehicles.

So far, two people have been arrested and three vehicles seized, along with other offences being dealt with through reports for summons and warnings.We also continue to work to identify people involved, locate and arrest them and remove their vehicles from the road.

Ahead of this weekend, Chief Superintendent Darren O’Callaghan is sending a clear warning – we will use all available tactics to us to deal swiftly and robustly with any similar behaviour.

C/Supt O’Callaghan said:

“If you do not want to find us knocking at your door and taking away your car, it is very simple, do not engage in this reckless and disorderly behaviour.

“While many car enthusiasts are respectful and want to show their car off in a safe and responsible way, too many are now flouting the laws of the road and blighting our communities, having a serious impact on people’s lives.

“We will not tolerate anti-social and dangerous driving, putting people at risk on our roads.

Not only are people attending events at risk should someone lose control of a vehicle, but innocent bystanders simply trying to go about their business are being endangered.”

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