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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
National
Jessie Price & Oliver Pridmore

Neighbours hope Gedling car meets causing 'gunshot' sounds will stop under fines plan

People in an area of Nottinghamshire blighted by sounds "like gunshots" hope a new plan to tackle regular car meets there will work. It was revealed this week that people taking part in 'car cruising events' in parts of Gedling could be fined up to £100.

These new rules will apply to drivers, but also to passengers and spectators. It comes after people in parts of Netherfield and Colwick have faced disruption for months due to people racing their vehicles and revving their engines around the Colwick Loop Road, Mile End Road and the Victoria Retail Park.

The meeting is due to be discussed at a Gedling Borough Council meeting on June 8, and it would come into effect on June 23 if approved. Councillor John Clarke, Gedling Borough Council's leader, said: "Creating safer communities is one of our main priorities.

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