Police warning over anti-social driving in Whitchurch
Police have had issued warnings to motorists in Whitchurch after reports of anti-social driving in the town.
Whitchurch safer neighbourhood team has had numerous reports of vehicles being driven in a manner causing “alarm, distress and annoyance”.
Over the weekend a Section 59 warning was issued to one driver.
A statement on behalf of the safer neighbourhood team said: "Whitchurch safer neighbourhood team have had numerous reports of vehicles being driven in a manner causing alarm, distress and annoyance within Whitchurch. A Section 59 warning has been issued to a driver.
"A Section 59 was written in law to stop anti-social use of motor vehicles. The law is there to stop anti-social use of motor vehicles that annoy the public or place people at risk. It also stops offenders who disrupt the quality of life of others at homes nearby.
"A Section 59 warning is issued first to allow the driver to make adjustments to their driving style or to their motor vehicles.
"If there are further complaints about the driver once the Section 59 warning has been issued, police then have the power to seize the motor vehicle. Once the vehicle is seized, the owner is liable for recovery and storage costs which must be paid before they can get their vehicle back."
In August, it was revealed increased police patrols were being introduced in order to crack down on speeding motorists and anti-social behaviour in the town.
