Authorities have been boosted in their battle against inconsiderate drivers and their supercars .
Kensington and Chelsea Council and the police in the area have new powers to combat antisocial drivers in and around Knightsbridge after a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) was approved.
Supercars owned by the super-rich are a regular sight in the area , but complaints have been made by people living in Brompton and Hans Town ward, ranging from excessive revving, dangerous driving and vehicles causing obstructions.
A consultation on a PSPO was held earlier this year , and following the public feedback, came into force on December 7.
Anyone found breaching the PSPO will face a fine of between £100 and £1,000 for each offence. These include:
- Revving engines
- Repeated sudden or rapid acceleration
- Racing
- Leaving the engine running while parked
- Performing stunts
- Sounding horns
- Playing music
- Using offensive language and/or intimidating behaviour towards others
- Causing obstruction on a public highway, including driving in convoy
'Show some consideration'
The council’s cabinet member for environment, Tim Ahern, said: “I am sure local residents will welcome the introduction of the PSPO.
"We know they have suffered for some time with people racing around the streets, accelerating and breaking and congregating on certain streets to show off their cars.
"The new powers mean the council and police can do more if they catch drivers acting in an antisocial manner.
“We welcome everyone to the Royal Borough and I’m as happy as the next person to see some of these amazing cars.
"I’d just ask the small number of motorists in the borough who will be affected by the PSPO to show some consideration and not keep our residents up at all hours of the night.”
