New powers to curb nuisance driving behaviours, including driving on footways without a reasonable and lawful excuse, have come into effect across Brent.
Under a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), enforcement officers will be able to issue fines of up to £1,000 to flagrant drivers responsible for any of the following behaviours:
- Racing
- Performing stunts with a vehicle
- Revving of the engine or use of horns as to cause a public nuisance
- Repeated sudden and rapid acceleration (as a public nuisance)
- Wilfully causing obstruction on a public highway, whether stationary or moving, including driving in a convoy
- Driving on footways without a reasonable and lawful excuse
The PSPO follows a public consultation with residents – and will remain in place until 19 April 2025.
Cllrr Harbi Farah, Brent Council’s cabinet member for safer communities and public protection, said: “Our enforcement officers do a fantastic job of making sure that our streets can be used and enjoyed by all and these powers will mean that they will be able to crack down on flagrant drivers who abuse the rules.”
03 May 2023