New powers proposed to tackle vehicles causing anti-social behaviour in Bassetlaw

Bassetlaw District Council is inviting residents and businesses to share their views on proposed new powers to target drivers causing anti-social behaviour. 

The council is looking to introduce Nuisance Vehicle Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) which would tackle anti-social behaviour including the sounding of horns, loud music, performing stunts, and attending gatherings to cause a public nuisance. 

Consultation is being launched on the proposal which aims to get an understanding of whether vehicle anti-social behaviour is impacting the local community as well as whether they would welcome the new powers. 

If the Nuisance Vehicle PSPO is brought in, breaching the order would be a criminal offence and would allow the Police or Council to issue a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100, or if taken to court following a successful conviction, magistrates would have the power to order the offender to pay a fine of up to £1000 and we can also consider if it is appropriate to apply for a court Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). 

Cllr Darrell Pulk, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods said: “We hope people will have their say on the proposed Nuisance Vehicle PSPO for the district and share their views before consultation ends on Monday 22nd December at 5pm. 

“The responses gathered will help us make an informed decision on whether to move forward with these new proposed powers.” 

To take part in the consultation or if you want to find out more information about the proposed prohibition visit our Draft Nuisance Vehicle PSPO page.