Drivers were slapped with fines after a 'car meet' took place in a peaceful Cheshire village. Officers handed out nine tickets following the event in Chelford, near Alderley Edge, at the weekend.
Cheshire Police says the majority of those who took part in the event on Saturday (October 8) did so while 'respecting local residents'. But with regular reports of speeding cars and revving engines being made to the force, officers descended on the quiet village to keep an eye on proceedings.
Two tickets were issued to drivers using a mobile phone, while two were issued for not wearing a seatbelt and one was issued for having no MOT. A further ticket was issued for having an unauthorised flashing light or warning beacon, while one driver was issued a ticket for driving without due care.
One fine was handed out for a driver having insecure load likely to cause danger while another ticket was issued to a driver for not being in proper control of a vehicle. Chief Inspector John Forshaw, of Cheshire Police's Roads and Crime Unit, said: “While some people might think we are ruining their fun and enjoyment, what we’re actually doing is trying to prevent serious harm on our road network.
“Some of those showing off their cars in front of crowds of people can be tempted to put their foot down and that’s when it becomes dangerous, not just for the pedestrians watching the spectacle, but for innocent motorists. Often the noise from the cars revving causes annoyance to residents and the anti-social driving on our roads causes real concern for everyone’s safety.
“During Saturday’s car meet, there were some reports from concerned residents about the speed and noise however, this was swiftly dealt with by officers.” Patrols descended on Chelford for the 'car meet', supported by officers from the Roads and Crime Unit, a police motorbike and drone.
It was part of Operation Baptism - Cheshire Police's response to tackling anti-social behaviour on the county's roads. Chf Insp Forshaw added: "We have a duty of care to protect the public and those driving on our roads, and we will do what we can to keep people safe.
“We’re aware of a car meet in Stoke-on-Trent next weekend so Operation Baptism will be in place and we will be out again policing our road network up to the border of Staffordshire to prevent serious incidents. Our warning still stands that we will take action against anyone committing anti-social behaviour, and those putting our residents and road users at risk.”
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