Driver's 'loud exhaust echoing across town' lands him with police notice for antisocial driving
Police have given a nuisance driver a warning notice over issues with their 'loud exhaust'.
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West Mercia Police Inspector Damien Kelly said the driver had been pulled over after "driving inconsiderately" in Church Stretton.
The individual had been driving a black Vauxhall Astra on Sunday night (February 2), and was landed with a Section 59 notice under the Police Reform Act.
Police said the warning, which stands for 12 months and can see officers seize the vehicle concerned if there is a repeat incident within that time, was handed out after the driving on Sandford Avenue.
An update from Inspector Kelly said: "The loud exhaust system could be heard echoing across the town on Sunday night as the driver proceeded to 'high rev' unnecessarily bringing attention to himself.
"Section 59 warnings are given to prevent recurring behaviour by the driver or indeed anyone using the vehicle.
"The warning lasts for 12 months and can result in seizure and disposal if the vehicle (or driver) is seen to drive carelessly/inconsiderately again."
Inspector Kelly said the action was part of a dedicated operation to tackle problem driving in towns and villages across the county.
He said: "Operation Ankara aims to tackle anti-social driving in our rural towns and villages. It was created as a direct response to the rise in public concern.
"The excessive sound of modified or over-'revved' loud vehicles can have a significant effect on the quality of life of residents, in particular those who suffer from mental health problems such as PTSD, sleeping problems and those with young families.
"The team will not tolerate this sort of behaviour and will take steps to prevent and detect traffic offences.
"As the days get longer and we move into warmer and drier months (hopefully!), my teams across south Shropshire will be targeting drivers who ignore the warnings to be considerate of others around them.
"Please consider reporting inconsiderate driving to us either through neighbourhood matters or online reporting on the West Mercia website www.westmercia.police.uk.
"I wish you all a quieter evening than it began."
