Police have issued a clear warning to drivers in South Yorkshire which states car cruises will not be tolerated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This follows reports of cars congregating and racing at the weekend on Fairacre Way in North Anston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just before 9pm on Saturday 4 October, South Yorkshire Police received calls to reports of cars racing in a ‘dangerous’ way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roads Policing Inspector Matt Collings said: “Dangerous and anti-social driving that poses a risk to road users and blights our communities will not be tolerated.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roads policing officers attended the area and carried out checks of vehicles which resulted in one driver having their vehicle seized, and four drivers issued warnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Less than 15 minutes later, 999 calls were being received after the group had again congregated on Dearne Valley Parkway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police attended the scene to process the drivers, and one officer checked all vehicles with a speed gun, which resulted in two drivers caught speeding, two more were given Traffic Offence Reports and another two were given warnings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inspector Collings said: “We will continue to reiterate that we will act. We will respond and carry out a range of tactics to ensure those involved face points, fines or losing their vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We understand that groups in our communities have a passion for vehicle a showcasing them, and we continue to express our invitation for organisers of car meets to work alongside us.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement emphasised that unorganised car meets can lead to collisions and life changing injuries, and urge the public to report any problems in their area to SYP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n