16 hours ago
Spelthorne restricts hoverboards, catapults and balaclavas
Anyone caught with a catapult, wearing a balaclava or riding a hoverboard "antisocially" in a part of Surrey will now face fines or is hoped that the new public space protection order in the borough of Spelthorne, which came into force on Monday, will help to reduce antisocial follows a consultation last year where 98% of residents voted in favour of the Sexton, leader of Spelthorne Borough Council, said: "While it's not a silver bullet, it adds another tool in our fight to keep Spelthorne safe."
What is banned?
Antisocial use of bicycles, e-bikes, skateboards, e-scooters, hoverboards, and similar devicesUse of face coverings such as masks, balaclavas, and scarves in ways that cause concernPossession of catapults, slingshots, or similar items without a legitimate reason
Police said that anyone who breaks the order after being warned by an officer could face a fixed penalty notice or even there are exemptions, for example face coverings worn for medical, cultural or religious reasons, or the use of a bait catapult for public consultation last November found 98% backed the proposals on bikes and similar personal transport, 98% agreed with controls on catapults and slingshots and 99% support restrictions on face Matthew Walton, Spelthorne's borough commander, said: "The order will enhance our ability to deal with key issues that the public tell us concern them the most around antisocial behaviour."We will work with the community safety team in the borough council to help enforce this."
