Birmingham street racing ban continuing after successful review
A review of the ban on racing on Birmingham's roads found the initiative was proving successful.
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It also found the ban to be "very effective" in the Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall.
Pc Mark Campbell, from the West Midlands Police Operation Hercules initiative, said: “The annual review was successful and our work to combat motorists flouting the law by taking part in street racing will continue.
“We work closely with our partners on a range of tactics to identify, disrupt and enforce against those taking part or observing. Our priority is keeping the roads safe for all.”
It prohibits participation as a driver, rider or passenger in street racing; and prohibits promoting, organising or publicising gatherings; or participating as a spectator.
It covers the whole of Birmingham and the four Black Country boroughs and anyone found to be breaching it will be in contempt of court and may be imprisoned, fined or have their assets seized. They may also be ordered to pay the legal costs of any hearing.
The ban was brought into force after a series of serious and fatal crashes on the region's roads and due to complainants about noise and antisocial behaviour.
Incidents should be reported to West Midlands Police on 101.
