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More than thirty drivers stopped and vehicles seized as part of ‘boy racer’ crackdown across Gedling borough

22 people received words of advice, five drivers got issued with warnings and four vehicles were seized

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More than 30 drivers have been stopped as part of ongoing efforts to crackdown on a noisy “boy racers” in hotspots across Gedling borough.

Police teams focussed their efforts on tackling dangerous driving in hot-spot areas including Colwick Industrial Estate

Patrolling officers spoke to drivers and provided education – and took enforcement action where necessary. 

During the crackdown, 30 vehicles were stopped, 22 people received words of advice, five individuals received warnings and four vehicles were seized

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Officers launched the crackdown at the beginning of October. 

Police have launched a crackdown on ‘boy racers’ across Gedling borough

Inspector Mark Stanley, District Commander for Gedling borough, said: “My teams are targeting individuals whose antisocial behaviour is causing alarm or distress and is having a detrimental impact on the lives of others. 

“We understand the impact antisocial driving has on our local community and our ongoing operational activity, including high-visibility patrols, will continue to target those people and educate them about the consequences of their behaviour. 

“We will not tolerate anyone who breaks the law and we will not hesitate to use enforcement action, where appropriate, to keep people safe and protect the community from harm.”

Tackling and reducing antisocial driving is among a brand new set of policing priorities being put into action across the Gedling borough over the coming month. 

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The other two priorities being focused on are preventing and cracking down on the ‘fatal four’ driving offences (not wearing seatbelts, drink diving, speeding and using a hand-held mobile phone while driving) and tackling illegal drug supply. 

Insp Stanley added: “We are regularly contacted by members of the public and councillors about concerns over speeding vehicles.

“During December the force is continuing with its annual drink drive campaign so we will also be focusing on this issue. 

“We also understand how the supply of illicit substances and the related criminality involved can have serious impacts on our community which is why my teams remain dedicated in cracking down on those breaking the law. 

“When it comes to tackling drug supply we will develop lines of intelligence to target those responsible, targeting houses and premises, and where necessary prosecute as well as looking to divert those with a substance misuse issue to specialist support services.

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“I’d like to reassure people we will continue our proactive work to tackle issues of concern raised with us, working closely together with our partners, and we will act on information provided to us in order to make our streets safer.

“I’d urge people to continue to tell us about any incidents or talk to us regarding any concerns so we can investigate and take appropriate action.

“Any information can be reported to Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency call 999.”

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