Street racers causing major disturbances in Horsham and Broadbridge Heath

A group of street racers have been causing disturbances in the Broadbridge Heath and Horsham area with their anti-social driving
By Frankie Elliott
Published 31st Jan 2022, 17:17 BST
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According to Sussex Police, the racers have been performing – burnouts, doughnuts, simultaneously beeping, synchronized revving and popping, screeching and skidding of tyres.

The police have said the racers have been recklessly driving, drag racing late into the night and putting other road users in danger by not adhering the speed limits and the highway code.

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This group will be dealt with by the police using the Horsham District Public Space Protection Order. Failure to comply with the Public Spaces Protection Order is a criminal offence.

The police have said the racers have been recklessly driving, drag racing late into the night and putting other road users in danger by not adhering the speed limits and the highway code.The police have said the racers have been recklessly driving, drag racing late into the night and putting other road users in danger by not adhering the speed limits and the highway code.
The police have said the racers have been recklessly driving, drag racing late into the night and putting other road users in danger by not adhering the speed limits and the highway code.

Offences carry a maximum penalty upon conviction of a fine (Level 3) of up to £1,000, the police said.

Offences may also be dealt with by a fixed penalty notice

The police have asked people to report any anti-social driving to them online or on 101.

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