Law enforcement have published alarming footage depicting a motorist performing dangerous skidding techniques on a traffic circle during an illegal vehicle gathering, placing spectators at grave risk of injury.
A 23-year-old from the local area was given a 27-week prison sentence, deferred for 12 months, after pleading guilty to dangerous driving.
In addition, the court imposed a one-year license suspension and mandated community service along with a rehabilitation program.
As stated by police officials, the video was captured at an unauthorized car meet in Portsmouth on 28 December 2024, featuring the individual driving a distinctive colored vehicle.
“The video demonstrates the shocking moment when a dangerous driver drifted on a roundabout at an unauthorized car meet, as spectators looked on ignoring the danger of serious injury.”
Officials stated that more than 200 offences involving illegal car meets in the area have been handled in approximately 12 months.
Key statistics from the crackdown comprise:
An officer commented: “Local people, motorists and our traffic officers have had enough with these groups of motorists thoughtlessly occupying streets and parking areas and we refuse to accept it.”
The officer continued: “These events are not only a complete nuisance, but they also place participants and innocent bystanders at danger of serious injury.”
The statement concluded: “We will continue to prosecute these drivers and I trust these latest incidents act as a caution: you won’t get away with it.”
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