Police tackle '˜drag racing' at Brighton Marina

Officers said they have focused the crackdown on Brighton Marina and the Asda supermarket.

On one occasion, police said some 60 vehicles were reported to be drag racing around the supermarket car park. On another, motorbikes were being ridden on footpaths.

Last month officers from the East Brighton neighbourhood policing team (NPT) carried out a two-day operation aimed at curbing ‘the noisy and dangerous nuisance’.

Numerous vehicles were stopped and offences including driving while disqualified and driving without insurance were dealt with.

In some cases, vehicles were seized and other offences resulted in drivers being given warning notices about their behaviour.

On Friday, February 24, police said one repeat offender became the first to be served with a banning notice, preventing him from entering any part of Brighton Marina.

NPT Sergeant James Ward said officers had been working closely with the marina’s management team to address the problem.

He said: “We will continue to work with our partners to target those individuals who make the decision to meet and drive in ways that put at risk the lives of those attending the marina for legitimate reasons, enjoyment and relaxation.”

Anyone seeing or having information about anti-social driving can report it here.