Footage Reveals Local Motorist Recklessly Drifting On Traffic Circle at Unauthorized Car Meet
Police have released shocking footage depicting a driver performing risky drifting maneuvers on a traffic circle during an unauthorized car meet, placing watching crowds at significant danger of harm.
Court Ruling for Reckless Motorist
A 23-year-old from Southampton received a 27-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, after pleading guilty to dangerous driving.
In addition, the judge issued a one-year license suspension and mandated unpaid work along with a rehabilitation program.
Particulars of the Event
According to police officials, the recording was captured at an unauthorized car meet in Portsmouth on December 28th, 2024, featuring the driver driving a pink BMW.
“The video demonstrates the shocking incident when a reckless driver drifted around a traffic circle at an illegal car meet, while crowds watched ignoring the danger of serious injury.”
Wider Crackdown on Illegal Car Meets
Police representatives reported that more than 200 offences related to illegal car meets in the region have been handled in approximately 12 months.
Notable figures from the crackdown include:
- More than £13,000 in fines imposed
- 69 demerit points assigned
- Four drivers disqualified from operating vehicles
- Seventy-six on-the-spot fines given
- 54 legal cases taken to court
Official Comment
A police sergeant commented: “Residents, motorists and our roads policing teams have had enough with these crowds of drivers selfishly occupying public roads and car parks and we refuse to accept it.”
He added: “They are not only a total disturbance, but they also put themselves and innocent bystanders at risk of severe harm.”
He finished: “We will continue to take legal action against these individuals and I hope these recent cases serve as a warning: you won’t get away with it.”
