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RNZ News
2 days ago
- RNZ News
Over 160 cars pulled over as Invercargill police crackdown on antisocial driving behaviour
Photo: A police operation targeting antisocial driving behaviour in Invercargill has resulted in multiple vehicles being issued infringements and ordered off the road. Police said over Friday and Saturday nights officers pulled over 161 vehicles in the city, 54 of which were sent for inspection. Southland area road policing manager Senior Sergeant Scott MacKenzie said this was not good enough. "The number of vehicles ordered off the road really surprised us; coupled with the fact that only eight of the 54 vehicles inspected were found without any faults," he said. "In total the teams stopped 161 vehicles, of which those with numerous and or serious faults came in at 33.5 percent - one third of all cars stopped should not have been on the road. "We've been very clear - we have no tolerance for this behaviour and the havoc it wreaks in our communities." Officers also issued 12 green stickers and 16 pink stickers. Senior Sergeant MacKenzie said he and his colleagues were all too familiar with the devastating impacts that could occur when driving recklessly or at speed, along with the fact many of the vehicles were unsafe to travel in. "We're the ones having to visit families and deliver awful news about their loved ones being involved in serious incidents resulting in injury or death," he said. "Police are sending a message to anyone participating in antisocial road user behaviour - we are ready and waiting, and you can expect us to take action. "We continue to encourage anyone who witnesses this type of activity to report it to Police." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
2 days ago
- RNZ News
Over 160 cars pulled over as Invercargill police crackdown on antisocial driving
Photo: A police operation targeting antisocial driving behaviour in Invercargill has resulted in multiple vehicles being issued infringements and ordered off the road. Police said over Friday and Saturday nights officers pulled over 161 vehicles in the city, 54 of which were sent for inspection. Southland area road policing manager Senior Sergeant Scott MacKenzie said this was not good enough. "The number of vehicles ordered off the road really surprised us; coupled with the fact that only eight of the 54 vehicles inspected were found without any faults," he said. "In total the teams stopped 161 vehicles, of which those with numerous and or serious faults came in at 33.5 percent - one third of all cars stopped should not have been on the road. "We've been very clear - we have no tolerance for this behaviour and the havoc it wreaks in our communities." Officers also issued 12 green stickers and 16 pink stickers. Senior Sergeant MacKenzie said he and his colleagues were all too familiar with the devastating impacts that could occur when driving recklessly or at speed, along with the fact many of the vehicles were unsafe to travel in. "We're the ones having to visit families and deliver awful news about their loved ones being involved in serious incidents resulting in injury or death," he said. "Police are sending a message to anyone participating in antisocial road user behaviour - we are ready and waiting, and you can expect us to take action. "We continue to encourage anyone who witnesses this type of activity to report it to Police." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested after 145mph police pursuit
A man has been arrested following a 145mph (233kmph) pursuit as part of a police crackdown on antisocial driving. The driver, who Kent Police said they suspected was involved in street racing, had been travelling at high speed along the M20 London-bound. Following repeated reports of nuisance vehicles and anti-social behaviour, additional patrols have been deployed to known hotspots, including East Peckham and Snodland, police say. Dispersal orders were also in place last weekend, granting officers additional power to move on anyone causing a nuisance, arrest those who return to the area once dispersed, and seize vehicles. The crackdown in west Kent led to 77 tickets and warnings being issued, a police spokesperson said. Ch Insp Mark Stubberfield said: "We will not hesitate to target the small minority who behave irresponsibly. "Those who persistently cause a nuisance risk having their vehicles seized." Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Huge surge in fines for speeding on Kent roads Bad drivers to face fines in new council scheme Kent Police
BBC News
17-05-2025
- BBC News
Man arrested for 145mph pursuit during [police crackdown
A man has been arrested following a 145mph (233kmph) pursuit as part of a police crackdown on antisocial driver, who Kent Police said they suspected was involved in street racing, had been travelling at high speed along the M20 London-bound. Following repeated reports of nuisance vehicles and anti-social behaviour, additional patrols have been deployed to known hotspots, including East Peckham and Snodland, police say. Dispersal orders were also in place last weekend, granting officers additional power to move on anyone causing a nuisance, arrest those who return to the area once dispersed, and seize vehicles. The crackdown in west Kent led to 77 tickets and warnings being issued, a police spokesperson said. Ch Insp Mark Stubberfield said: "We will not hesitate to target the small minority who behave irresponsibly."Those who persistently cause a nuisance risk having their vehicles seized."
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Car racing at 135mph on bypass seized by police
A car caught racing at 135mph on a bypass has been seized by police. Merseyside Police said the driver was caught after complaints the Rainford Bypass was being used by vehicles "as a racetrack". The male driver's car was seized in the early hours of Sunday in Rainford. Police said he had also been given a Section 59 warning for anti-social driving two months earlier. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Lamborghini driver caught speeding at 140mph Police's cat and mouse crackdown on car cruisers Car seized after Facebook brag about 160mph drive Merseyside Police
