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06
Jul 2021
Police have 'public duty' to tackle noisy cars, says commissioner
Police have a “public duty” to tackle noisy and speeding cars in Harrogate, says North Yorkshire’s police commissioner.
Philip Allott, who was elected North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner in May, told the Stray Ferret the force had received a record number of complaints about the issue.
He said in the past four weeks, more than 20 complaints had been made about speeding and noisy vehicles.
Mr Allott said there was a “public duty to sort the issue”, which had become more prominent as the country heads out of lockdown.
He told a recent commissioner public accountability meeting that police need to be seen to be “proactive” about the issue.
Mr Allott said:
Last month, the force said it would be taking a “zero tolerance” approach to noisy cars and “antisocial driving of high powered” vehicles in the town centre.
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Harrogate often attracts drivers, sometimes in modified vehicles, racing around the main roads, particularly during summer.
The police pledged in a statement last month to keep up the pressure during the summer months on “the irresponsible behaviour of some drivers which is not only unsafe but also highly disruptive”.
Operation Chrome will see increased police patrols in hot spots, more speed cameras across town, vehicle stops and detailed CCTV reviews.
Superintendent Steve Thomas said:
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