Drivers of high-powered vehicles in North Yorkshire warned to slow down by police

North Yorkshire Police has warned officers will be taking a zero tolerance approach to tackling the antisocial driving of high-powered vehicles this summer.
By Ruth Dacey
Published 8th Jun 2021, 16:45 BST
Updated 9th Jun 2021, 06:27 BST

Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing unit will be working alongside Roads Policing colleagues to crack down on the irresponsible behaviour of some drivers which is not only unsafe but also highly disruptive.

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Detective Superintendent Steve Thomas, Senior Operational Commander for Harrogate and Craven, said: “Each year as the weather improves we see a surge in the number of vehicles driving antisocially around the town centre.

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"Often these are high-powered cars, with many instances of speeding and excessive acceleration – both of which put public safety at risk.

"Harrogate town centre is frequented by many residents and visitors of all ages and everyone should be able to enjoy themselves without fearing for their safety or having their days blighted by excessive noise from these vehicles.

"We are taking a zero tolerance approach to this dangerous behaviour. Rest assured if you receive a warning and continue driving irresponsibly, we will be watching and your vehicle will be seized."

Since Operation Chrome launched in summer 2020 there has been increased police patrols in particular hot spots, speed cameras in use across the town, vehicle stops and checks and detailed reviewing of CCTV footage.

Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing unit will be working alongside Roads Policing colleagues to crack down on the irresponsible behaviour of some drivers which is not only unsafe but also highly disruptive.Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing unit will be working alongside Roads Policing colleagues to crack down on the irresponsible behaviour of some drivers which is not only unsafe but also highly disruptive.
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing unit will be working alongside Roads Policing colleagues to crack down on the irresponsible behaviour of some drivers which is not only unsafe but also highly disruptive.
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Police have so far handed out three traffic offence reports in Harrogate and one section 59 warning for antisocial driving behaviour.

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