Car cruising ban expanded to cover the whole of Castle Donington

Published: Thu 25 July, 2024

A new three-year order has been approved by cabinet on Tuesday, as a proactive way of tackling car cruising.

Dangerous driving such as racing and blocking roads, as well as noise disturbance and littering linked to car cruising, has been a particular problem in Castle Donington for several years.

In 2021, a public spaces protection order (PSPO) was approved, only banning drivers in a specific part of Castle Donington. This has now been expanded to cover a larger area.

The order will help North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) issue warning letters and advice notices and help Leicestershire Police issue fixed penalty fines to nuisance drivers across the whole of Castle Donington.

It also covers parts of Hemmington.

Leicestershire Police will carry out patrols – however, a new CCTV camera and ANPR technology, funded by NWLDC, mean that officers won’t need to be present to enforce the order.

Councillor Michael Wyatt, Portfolio Holder for Communities and Climate Change at NWLDC, said: “We are committed to ensuring the safety of our community and this order not only tackles dangerous driving but also targets littering and noise disturbance.

“Expanding the car cruising ban across Castle Donington demonstrates our proactive approach to tackling this issue.

“With the support of advanced technology and collaboration with Leicestershire Police, we can effectively enforce this order and maintain the quality of life for our residents.”