Plans to crackdown on noisy boy racers accused of treating parts of Gedling borough like a Grand Prix circuit have been welcomed.
Police have informed a local councillor that patrols will be stepped up over the weekend to help tackle the growing problem.
Cllr Jenny Hollingsworth, who represents Gedling on Gedling Borough Council, revealed that she had met with police this week and they had outlined what action would be taken.
In a social media post she wrote: “Police informed me this was an issue affecting areas across Nottinghamshire, from J27 of the M1, through Broxtowe and West Bridgford as well as Colwick around the industrial estate.
Police informed her a new operation had been launched to focus on solving the problem.
Cllr Hollingsworth said: “Police have launched Operation Triplefin to tackle the issue and have been engaging with those organising the meets and are looking at all the options available to them.
“So far four cars have been seized and people have been prosecuted. A number of Section 59 orders have been issued where vehicles are being used in an antisocial way.
“An injunction from the High Court is currently being considered and discussions continue with Broxtowe, Rushcliffe and Gedling Borough Councils on how to take this forward. If an injunction is obtained, the fine for breaking it would be £5,000.
The councillor said police are urging residents to get in touch if disturbances continue.
She added: “Extra police officers will be in the area over the weekend. Residents should continue to call 101 if disturbances continue so they can monitor the situation.”
Carlton East County Councillor Mike Adams has also been taking action.
He has also been working with police to try and tackle the problem and also regularly revealing stats around arrests and fines to speeding drivers via his Facebook and Twitter accounts.
He has also been speaking with site managers in Colwick, urging them to take steps to tackle the problem and make lives better for nearby residents.
One Colwick resident who didn’t want to be named told Gedling Eye: “I hope something is done soon; it is making our lives a misery. You can hear them using the Loop Road late into the night. The opening of the new access road has made it worse. It has created a Grand Prix circuit for them.”
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