Sandwell Council is reminding drivers of the potential catastrophic consequences of driving dangerously.
street racing in the Black Country, including Sandwell, and applies to drivers, riders, passengers, organisers and spectators.
Sandwell Council has successfully taken nine people to court for breaching the order by racing on Sandwell’s streets, including seven on Kenrick Way, West Bromwich. All nine received suspended prison sentences. Street racing also invalidates a vehicle’s insurance policy and police can seize and crush vehicles.
Councillor Suzanne Hartwell, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Community, said: “Street racing puts people’s lives at risk and can have tragic consequences as we have sadly seen on Sandwell’s roads. We continue to work closely with Sandwell Police and other councils to tackle dangerous and anti-social street racing.”
Report street racing incidents to police on 101 or report online to the council – always call 999 in an emergency. Go to our street racing webpage for the latest information.
Meanwhile, under the Operation Snap initiative, police are asking people to submit footage of any dangerous driving. If you see anyone committing driving offences and it’s captured on your dashcam, CCTV or a mobile phone by a passenger or pedestrian, you can now send it to the police.