A new order is now in force across Leeds stopping vehicle owners from revving their car engines, playing music too loudly and parking inconsiderately.
New powers to tackle vehicle related anti-social behaviour across the city come into force this week following a survey conducted by the council which saw Leeds residents identify road safety, dangerous driving and speeding as problems in their local areas. The city-wide Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) is aimed at prohibiting dangerous driving and vehicle nuisance in public areas and communities across Leeds.
The PSPO is the first of its kind for Leeds and will prohibit vehicle owners from revving car engines, playing music at very high volumes, parking inconsiderately, littering from a vehicle and using intimidating language or behaviour when behind the wheel. People will be prohibited from engaging in and promoting activities which are likely to cause a danger to the public, which includes ‘car cruising’ events.
