Car cruising ban introduced after complaints

The ban follows complaints from residents about loud music, dangerous driving and wheel spinning, often late at night, with the A34 near Talke identified as the main problem area

Police have been given extra powers to combat car cruising in an area of Staffordshire after complaints by residents.

The public space protection order (PSPO) would be in place in Newcastle-under-Lyme for three years and enabled Staffordshire Police to stop street racing, excessive noise and anti-social behaviour, the force said.

Those found to be breaching the order could face a fine of up to £100.

Residents have complained about loud music, dangerous driving and wheel spinning, often late at night, by the A34 near Talke, as well car cruising on Clayton Road and Parksite industrial estate in Chesterton.

Sgt Matt Holdcroft said the drivers were often not local but residents continued to be affected.

"This order gives us extra powers to target those engaging in anti-social behaviour on our road networks and helps us to further deliver on the issues that matter most to local communities," he said.

The ban was put in place on 24 November after the force said it worked with the council to tackle the issue.