Black Country: Street racing injunction faces review

The order bans racing, organising meets, and even spectating, across four boroughs. Breaches can lead to fines, jail, or vehicles being seized.

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00:00An injunction banning street racing from taking place across the black country is being reviewed.

00:05The order, led by Wolverhampton Council, makes it illegal to take part as a driver, rider or passenger

00:12and also bans organising, promoting or publicising gatherings.

00:16It also covers spectators.

00:19The injunction applies in Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

00:23Supporters say street racing is antisocial and highly dangerous

00:27and has led to deaths and serious injuries.

00:30Anyone who breaches the order could face arrest, a fine, imprisonment or have vehicles and assets seized.

00:37The injunction was granted in February 2024 and runs until 2027, subject to annual review.