Stockport Targets Car Cruising

Stockport’s rolling back the boom in antisocial driving with a three-year crackdown that bans car cruising, engine revving, and loud honking across the whole borough. After a 2017 surge of over 200 cars gathering in car parks late at night — causing noise, disruption, and danger — the council’s first crackdown worked, but the problem’s not gone. Motorcycles and quad bikes are now spotted doing stunts on residential streets too. The council won’t designate safe zones for these events due to safety risks amid a growing night-time economy. The new order defines “car cruising” broadly — any group of two or more vehicles engaging in speeding, racing, or convoy driving — plus loud music, abusive language, or revving that causes backfires. Violators face fines starting at $100, up to $1,000 in court. Enforcement is a joint effort between council and police, aiming to protect public spaces for everyone — not just drivers looking to show off. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a4934391782e8714