Car cruising public space protection order (PSPO)

The PSPO is in place for the entire borough of Newcastle under Lyme. The order is valid from 26 November 2024 for a period of 3 years.

PSPO conditions 

These include:

  • causing a danger to other road users including pedestrians or causing a significant risk of damage to property by either speeding or racing
  • driving in convoy while car cruising
  • performing stunts while car cruising
  • repeatedly sounding horns (as to cause a significant public nuisance)
  • playing music excessively loud (as to cause a significant public nuisance)
  • using foul or abusive language
  • using threatening, intimidating behaviour towards another person
  • causing an obstruction on a public highway, or a publicly accessible place, whether moving or stationary
  • promoting, organising or publicising, via email, the internet, Facebook, Twitter or similar social media, or any publication or broadcast any 'car cruising' within the defined geographical area
  • attending any meeting of two or more vehicles in a public space either as a vehicle owner, driver, passenger or spectator and engaging in any activity that a reasonable person would consider to be 'car cruising'

If any of these conditions are breached an individual may be at risk of being issued a £100 fixed penalty notice (FPN). Failure to pay this may result in referral to the Magistrates Courts.

You can download the order:
  

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