Boy-racers warned cars will be seized
Boy-racers in a town in Mid Wales could have their cars seized as part of a crackdown by police to combat anti-social driving.
Dyfed-Powys Police is stepping up its action against teenagers driving badly in Welshpool after several complaints were made by residents. It comes after six youngsters in the town were handed final warnings by police for driving without due care and consideration of others on car parks in the town.
Under the terms of the orders, the six drivers will have their cars seized if they are found breaking any motoring laws in the future.
Now residents are being urged to report incidents to the police so further action can be taken.
Sergeant Jonathan Rees of Dyfed-Powys Police, said concerns had been raised at a recent community meeting that young drivers were using the town's roads without consideration for others. He vowed to put a stop to the bad driving with help from the public.
He said: "Concerns have been raised at a recent community meeting that there were problems with anti-social driving in and around the town centre of Welshpool.
"Particular concern was expressed about public car parks in the town.
"As a result of these concerns officers have issued six young drivers with section 59 warnings under the Police Reform Act 2002. This means that should these drivers be seen driving in an anti-social manner again their vehicles can be seized from them.
"Together with partner agencies, we are going to continue to target this minority of drivers who use their vehicles in an anti-social manner and without consideration for other road users.
"I'd ask members of the public to report incidents of anti-social driving to Welshpool Neighbourhood Policing Team by calling 0845 330 2000."
This year the force warned motorists they would be fined if they misused the one-way system.
By Andrew Morris
