MOTORISTS were reportedly driving dangerously while gathered at a spontaneous car meet.
Multiple officers were seen at Banks Road in Poole after receiving reports of a car meet involving a large number of vehicles.
As a result of the large gathering on the evening of April 20, several motorists were issued with traffic offences such as not having a valid MOT, tyre tread depth being below the legal limit and a vehicle being in a dangerous condition.
A section 35 dispersal order was issued to break up the gathering.
A spokesperson for Poole Police said; “Traffic officers and the local neighbourhood policing team responded promptly to deal with this incident and engaged with those present.
“A significant policing presence ensured we could stop a number of vehicles to engage with road users, highlight minor offences and either deal with them formally or offer words of advice if appropriate.
“These officers were assisted by a dispersal order authorised for the area, enabling us to issue individuals with dispersal notices requiring that they leave the area.
“After officers liaised directly with a group of motorists who were causing an obstruction to the pavement, they promptly moved on and the majority of those present subsequently started to disperse.”
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