RESIDENTS have been urged to have their say on a consultation which could see a clampdown on boy racers.
The issue has been seen widespread across Colchester as residents and businesses complain of noise and anti-social driving.
Last week, the Gazette revealed Colchester Council intends to implement a three-year Vehicular Nuisance Public Space Protection Order to clampdown on nuisance motorists.
It follows complaints to both the council and the police from residents and visitors to Colchester about anti-social driving.
Behaviour specifically highlighted includes vehicles being raced, driven at excessive speed and having their engines revved, as well as motorists causing obstructions and performing stunts.
The council’s housing and communities boss Julie Young has now urged residents to have their say on the consultation, which runs until Monday.
“Where PSPOs have been enforced elsewhere in the borough, they have been a great success in curbing frequent and excessive anti-social behaviour that can blight the lives of local residents and businesses,” said Mrs Young.
“If adopted, this PSPO will send a clear message that car cruising will not be tolerated and help reassure residents and businesses that unreasonable behaviour is being addressed.
You can have your say in the consultation by contacting safer.colchester@colchester.gov.uk.
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