ANOTHER car meet is set to take place in Weymouth this evening after ‘numerous cars were stopped’ by police last night at two car meets.
Photos and video shared on social media appeared to show drivers performing donuts and drifting around a car park.
Weymouth and Portland Police say they are aware of another organised car meet which is planned to take place in the Weymouth area again on Sunday evening (June 6).
Police officers will be on patrol again this evening and say they will be ‘doing everything we can with the resources we have available to manage the situation.’
They add that they would like any car enthusiasts to ‘drive in a manner which is expected of careful and competent drivers’ and will speak to any offending motorists.
Police officers are also aware of the impact of anti-social behaviour and loud noises of vehicles can have on communities and are keen to address it.
‘Numerous cars stopped’ at car meets by police officers as they continue to investigate other alleged offences
Weymouth and Portland Police also shared further details on the car meets in Portland and Weymouth on Saturday evening.
Numerous cars were stopped and the occupants were spoken to by police officers and Traffic Offence Reports were issued to a number of drivers.
A vehicle was also seized by police officers.
A spokesman for Weymouth and Portland Police added: “There were a number of other vehicles identified as being problematic which weren’t able to be stopped and dealt with last night due to the dynamic situation officers were faced with.
“We will however be looking to deal with those found committing offences retrospectively. Our enquires will include reviewing CCTV footage from around the town.
Statement in full from police
A spokesman for Weymouth and Portland Police said: “We are aware of a further organised ‘car meet’ which is planned to take place in the Weymouth area again this evening.
"Last night, numerous cars were stopped and the occupants were spoken to by officers. Traffic Offence Reports were issued to a number of drivers when offences were identified and we also conducted speed checks in hotspot locations. A vehicle was also seized.
“There were a number of other vehicles identified as being problematic which weren’t able to be stopped and dealt with last night due to the dynamic situation officers were faced with.
“We will however be looking to deal with those found committing offences retrospectively. Our enquiries will include reviewing CCTV footage from around the town.
“We understand that anti-social vehicle use can have an impact on the local community.
“We would like to reassure the public that we are doing everything we can with the resources we have available to manage the situation.
“We will be out on patrol again this evening with our colleagues from the Road Policing Unit in both marked and unmarked police vehicles.
“We would like to remind potential attendees to drive in a manner which is expected of careful and competent drivers to ensure a safe and enjoyable evening for everyone. Thank you.”
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