Drivers banned from car meets as High Court rules could see vehicles seized and fines issued
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Drivers have been banned from meeting up for late-night car cruises in one part of London after a High Court injunction gave police sweeping new powers to crack down on anti-social driving.The court order, secured by Kensington and Chelsea Council alongside the Metropolitan Police and Westminster City Council, targets drivers who gather to race, rev engines, perform dangerous stunts or take part in disruptive car meets which impact local neighbourhoods.The injunction applies between 6pm and 7am in Kensington and Chelsea's Brompton and Hans Town ward, including Exhibition Road, which has become a hotspot for nuisance driving.
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Under the order, motorists are banned from taking part in dangerous or obstructive driving, attending illegal car meets, or organising and promoting the gatherings.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Anyone found to have breached the injunction could be arrested for contempt of court and face unlimited fines, imprisonment or even the seizure of assets.
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