Newcastle’s Boy Racers Could Face £100 Fines Under New Crackdown
New measures aim to curb boy racers at Newcastle’s Newburn Riverside business park
Newcastle, UK, Boy Racers, Public Spaces Protection Order, Anti-Social Behaviour
Newcastle: There’s a new plan to tackle those pesky boy racers zooming around the Newburn Riverside business park. City leaders are stepping up to put a stop to the chaos.
They’re looking to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to deal with the drag racing and loud motorbikes that have been bothering everyone in the area. It’s about time, right?
This order will make it illegal to race cars, rev engines, blast loud music, or do anything else that disrupts the peace. If you get caught, you could be slapped with a £100 fine on the spot or even face court action.
Northumbria Police have reported over 100 vehicle-related incidents in just a year. The Newburn Riverside park is home to important places like the North East Ambulance Service’s headquarters, so it’s crucial to keep things safe and quiet.
Council member Irim Ali emphasized that everyone deserves to live without the hassle of anti-social behaviour. They’ve heard complaints from residents and businesses, and now they’re taking action.
Under the new rules, you can’t speed, race, or even play loud music from your car. If you do, you could face serious penalties. The community is backing this move, and it’s about time they took a stand.
At a recent meeting, public safety chief Ed Foster mentioned that they might consider more restrictions to tackle other issues around Newcastle. Gateshead has already used similar measures to deal with boy racers, so it’s clear this is a growing concern.
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