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: