A city-wide order has been put in place today aiming to stop anti-social cruising in Leeds.
The order states that vehicles will be in breach of the new Public Space Protection Order if "two or more mechanically propelled vehicles collecting on the public highway or a publicly accessible place and those people associated with the collecting vehicles act in an anti-social way." The order has been put in place by West Yorkshire Police in conjunction with Leeds City Council.
Anyone breaching the order could be fined £100, or convicted of a criminal offence with a maximum level three fine.
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Police list anti-social behaviour for the purposes of the order as including:
- Obstructing highways, residential or business properties
- Dangerous or inconsiderate driving
- Excessive noise caused by an engine, horn or amplified music
- Littering
- Verbal abuse, swearing or intimidation of members of the public
West Yorkshire Police added that extra officers will be deployed to areas of Leeds where car meets take place.
A spokesperson said: "We know not everyone who attends meets act in this way, however, the select few have spoilt it for the rest."
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