Police take action against more than 20 drivers following car meet in Cheddar Gorge

By Tim Lethaby

22nd May 2020 | Local News

The police are cracking down on antisocial driving in Cheddar
The police are cracking down on antisocial driving in Cheddar

More than 20 drivers have been identified following an investigation by Avon and Somerset Police into antisocial driving in Cheddar Gorge.

Officers have spent a significant amount of time reviewing footage of offences following a car meet in the gorge on Sunday March 8.

Subsequently, officers have completed the following actions:

21 drivers given official Antisocial Behaviour Warning Letters, having been observed driving in a manner or participating in activities during the car meet that would likely cause alarm or distress to member of the public, including very hard acceleration, loud exhaust, back firing, excessive engine revving, etc.

Two drivers reported for driving without due care and attention.

Three drivers issued with Section 59 Warnings for driving without due care and attention, and in a manner that would likely cause alarm and distress to members of public, such as wheel spinning and drifting.

Five drivers reported to DVLA for number plate offences, where number plates displayed did not conform to the required standards.

One driver reported to DVLA for driving a motor vehicle with no valid vehicle tax.

PC James Fowler said: "We take reports of antisocial behaviour and driving in Cheddar Gorge extremely seriously.

"Cheddar Gorge is an area of outstanding natural beauty and sadly antisocial driving such as this ruins the gorge for law-abiding members of the public and more seriously endangers those who are out walking and the animals who live there.

"We've worked closely with the parish council and the local speedwatch group to try to reduce this issue and we're grateful for their continued support.

"We hope the legal action we've taken over the past couple of months acts as a warning to anyone under the misapprehension that reckless and driving is acceptable. It is not and we will continue to monitor the gorge closely."

The police ask anyone with further footage on antisocial driving in Cheddar Gorge to report it to the police through its website or on 101, giving reference number 5220089941.

     

New cheddar Jobs Section Launched!!
Vacancies updated hourly!!
Click here: cheddar jobs

Share:

Related Articles

Michael Crawshaw with his latest work 'The Gerasimov Doctrine' (Image by Nub News)
Local News

'I thought the premise was a bit silly': Michael Crawshaw on writing, Russia and outsiders in his new book, The Gerasimov Doctrine

Hardwicke Circus will kick off their pub tour in Sheffield on September 26. (Credit: Hardwicke Circus and Pixabay)
Local News

Hardwicke Circus to bring critically-acclaimed rock 'n' roll sound to pubs all over the UK

WIN A £25 AMAZON VOUCHER!!!

To enter just subscribe to our FREE Stockport NubNews Newsletter.
Every subscriber will be automatically entered into our competition.
Deadline 31 March 2024.

Already subscribed? Thank you. Just press X or click here.
By clicking the Subscribe button you agree to our
Privacy Policy and Competition terms and conditions.