William Eichler 22 December 2022

Council seeks court order to crack down on ‘street cruising’

Council seeks court order to crack down on ‘street cruising’ image
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Birmingham City Council is seeking a High Court order to ban street cruising from all city roads.

Street cruising is when two or more motor vehicles drive together on a public road for recreational purposes posing a possible danger to other road users.

The interim injunction, if successful, will prohibit people from participating in street cruises in Birmingham. This includes spectators.

Anyone breaching the order could be arrested and face up to two years in prison, a fine, or have their assets seized.

Cllr John Cotton, cabinet member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities, said: ‘Street cruising is dangerous as well as being a nuisance for law-abiding citizens.

‘By working with our partners at the police on applying for this injunction, we have shown we understand and share the continued concerns raised by many residents, about this anti-social and life-threatening behaviour.

‘Past court action shows that we won’t hesitate to ensure justice is served upon offenders, who have no excuse for their actions. There are plenty of lawful ways to exhibit and demonstrate their vehicles – but our roads are not the place for it.’

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