Footage released of driver 'drifting' around roundabout at illegal car meet in Southampton
ITV Meridian's Derek Johnson reports
Footage has been released of a reckless driver drifting around a roundabout at an illegal car meet in Southampton.
Toby Clarkson, 23, from Surrey has been banned from the roads after being caught driving his white BMW dangerously as hundreds of people watched on.
The illegal event, which took place in September last year, began in Winchester, before moving on to Southampton, Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford, Fareham and Southsea.
Jay Jones organises legitimate car events and works with the police to educate young drivers.
A legal car meet organiser, Jay Jones
He said: "You want to go along and show off because you see all the cameras and a lot of people go along and they get forced in or encouraged to show off, and that's where things go wrong.
"You have the choice to go to other places or more sanctioned events where you can still be respectful and still appreciate these vehicles, and enjoy yourself."
The illegal car meet in Southampton in September 2024 is still being investigated.
Police say they will not tolerate illegal street racing that puts lives at risk.
Chief Inspector Emma Hart, Roads Policing Unit, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
Emma Hart said: "'We've listened to our communities in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and they've been really clear. This type of anti-social car meet is impacting their quality of life. And we've listened and we've now dealt with it.
"It's noisy, it's reckless, it puts people at risk, and it's not going to be tolerated anymore."
£4,000 worth of fines were issued at the illegal car meet-up, and a court order has been used to seize and keep 17 of the vehicles.
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