VEHICLES have been seized and four people were arrested for breaching a street cruising injunction.
West Midlands Police’s Op Hercules team carried out the operation on January 11 targeting roads including Bickenhill Parkway Fort Parkway, A38 Sutton Bypass and Kenrick Way.
During the operation the team arrested four motorists, aged 30, 27, 22 and 19, for breaching a High Court Injunction which is in place banning street racing across Birmingham and the Black Country.
The team also seized six cars and issued 37 fines for offences including having no insurance, speeding, defective tyres and defective number plates.
A total of 63 section 59 warnings which gives us the authority to seize vehicles being driven in an anti-social manner were also handed out.
Sergeant Ade Brown, from Operation Hercules, said: “This was another successful operation where motorists were arrested, vehicles seized and a number of fines and warning were issued.
“We need motorists to understand that we won’t tolerate illegal street racing or cruising on the region’s roads and will take action against motorists who flout the law and put other road users at risk.
“Our ultimate aim is to keep people safe. People have been killed and seriously injured while street racing and it’s simply unacceptable to put other motorists at risk in such a reckless way.
“We work closely with our partners on a range of tactics to identify, disrupt and enforce against those taking part or observing. Our priority is keeping the roads safe for all.”
Operation Hercules is an ongoing campaign to target people involved in street racing or car cruising where vehicles are driven in an anti-social or dangerous manner.
There is a ban on street racing in Birmingham and the Black Country due to High Court rulings and anyone breaching the ban will be in contempt of court and could face penalties including imprisonment, a fine, or an order to have their assets seized.
The injunctions prohibit people driving, being a passenger or rider at a gathering where there is motor racing, stunts or other dangerous or obstructive driving.
Incidents of street racing should be reported to police on Live Chat via the force’s website or call 101.
