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Following reports from local residents about anti-social driving in the Market Place area of Boston, PCs Winyard and Gaiger were out on patrol on Tuesday evening (29 September), targeting the behaviour causing concern.
The Market Place continues to be a hotspot for anti-social vehicle use, and after receiving reports of loud revving, popping and banging exhausts, excessive acceleration and other nuisance driving, officers took immediate action.
In just 45 minutes, officers issued: ✅ 3 Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) for driving without due care and attention.
✅ 2 Section 59 notices, resulting in the seizure of two vehicles.
One vehicle, a SEAT Ibiza, was observed wheel-spinning and accelerating aggressively close to officers dealing with another incident. A second vehicle, a VW Golf, was also involved in driving behaviour that appeared consistent with street racing and anti-social vehicle use.
We know anti-social driving can have a significant impact on local communities, affecting residents' quality of life and making people feel unsafe. Tackling this type of behaviour remains a priority, and despite ongoing demands on our resources, we will continue to take action where offences are identified.
🚨It's also worth noting that recent changes to legislation mean officers now have stronger powers to deal with anti-social vehicle use. In appropriate circumstances, vehicles can be seized without a previous warning having been issued.
Thank you to those who continue to report concerns to us. Your information helps us target our patrols and take positive action against those whose behaviour causes disruption within our communities.
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