Let's talk section 59 warnings .....

Let's talk section 59 warnings .....

This one is for those drivers. You know the ones…
The ones whose driving manner makes everyone think, "What an idiot." 🙄
Or the ones who rev their car so loudly through the town centre that you can't help but hear Jay from The Inbetweeners in your head saying, "Ooooh, you're hard..." 🚗💨

Whilst they might think they're impressing everyone, the reality is they're usually just impressing us enough to take an interest.

A Section 59 warning can be issued when a vehicle is being driven in an antisocial manner causing alarm, distress or annoyance to members of the public.

We regularly issue 3 Section 59 warning letters, and we'll continue issuing them to anyone who thinks driving like a numpty is acceptable.

If you've received one, take it as a friendly hint. If the same vehicle or driver comes to our attention again within 12 months, that vehicle could be seized. Nobody wants to be making that phone call for a lift home. 😬

And for those thinking, "I'll just take the warning..." there's another thing worth knowing...
In certain circumstances, we can now seize a vehicle immediately without first issuing a warning. 
So if your driving is antisocial enough, the first warning you get may be watching your pride and joy disappearing on the back of a recovery truck. 🚛

So save the racing, revving and Fast & Furious auditions for somewhere else.

Drive sensibly, respect the community, and don't be that driver.
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