Gedling Borough Council has extended a crackdown on car cruising in a bid to stamp out anti-social behaviour blighting local communities.
A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) covering hotspots including the Gedling Access Road and parts of the Trent Valley will come into force on June 23 2026 and remain in place for the next three years.
The move targets so-called “car cruise” meets, where large groups of drivers gather and engage in dangerous or disruptive behaviour.
Under the new rules, it will be a criminal offence to take part in organised events involving street racing, stunts or excessive noise.
Anyone caught breaking the rules — whether they’re driving, a passenger or even watching — could face enforcement action, including fines of up to Level 3 on the standard scale.
Council leader Cllr John Clarke said the move sends a clear message that disruptive behaviour won’t be tolerated.
“We are proud to introduce this Public Space Protection Order as a strong step towards protecting our communities from the disruption and dangers caused by car cruising.
Residents deserve to feel safe and secure in their neighbourhoods.”
Meanwhile, Mayor of Gedling Cllr Sandra Barnes said the crackdown would help restore peace to affected areas.
“This order reinforces our commitment to ensuring residents feel safe and can enjoy their local area without disruption.”
The council said it will continue working alongside Nottinghamshire Police and other partners to enforce the rules and tackle nuisance driving.
Residents can find more information about the PSPO on the council’s website.
What’s banned?
The order specifically outlaws a range of behaviour linked to car cruising, including:
- Speeding and aggressive acceleration
- Racing and vehicle stunts
- Loud music from cars
- Driving in convoy
- Any activity causing danger, injury risk, damage or serious noise nuisance
Even promoting or advertising these events in restricted areas is now prohibited.
