Authorities want clampdown on a rise in boy racers
- The authorities are looking to introduce a public spaces protection order (PSPO) to clamp down on "nuisance" car meets
- Broadland District Council said it had seen a rise in recent events, often involving 100 cars at business parks and elsewhere
- If approved by full council, police would be given the power to fine anyone caught breaching the conditions of the PSPO
BBCAnother Norfolk council looks likely to be given additional powers to deal with so called boy racers.
Broadland District Council wants to implement an area-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to ban anti-social activities such as drag-racing, revving of engines, loud music and wheel-spinning.
The council's cabinet has endorsed the move which will now go to full council for final approval.
PSPOs are already in place in Norwich, King's Lynn and Great Yarmouth.
Rising fines
Speaking at a recent cabinet meeting, Jan Davis, member for the environment, said such anti-social behaviour was "on the rise" and ranged from a single car to large gatherings with "hundreds" of vehicles.
"A small minority are causing serious anti-social behaviour and sometimes seriously endangering members of the public," he added.
If approved, police in Broadland would be handed additional powers, meaning anyone caught breaching the PSPO could be fined £100, rising to £1,000 if the payment was not made.
While the PSPO would apply to the whole district, officials singled out Rackheath industrial estate, Broadland Gate business park, Dussindale, Sprowston retail park, and Horsham St Faiths as areas which had experienced particular issues.
Last week, South Norfolk Council also agreed to look at implementing a PSPO and Norwich introduced one earlier this year.
PSPOs in King's Lynn and Great Yarmouth are currently limited to town centre areas only.
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