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Police have published alarming footage depicting a driver executing risky skidding techniques around a roundabout during an unauthorized car meet, putting onlookers at significant danger of harm.

Court Outcome for Dangerous Driver

A 23-year-old from Southampton received a jail term of 27 weeks, suspended for 12 months, after pleading guilty to dangerous driving.

Additionally, the judge issued a one-year license suspension and ordered community service along with a rehabilitation program.

Particulars of the Event

According to police officials, the recording was filmed at an illegal automobile gathering in Portsmouth on 28 December 2024, showing the driver operating a distinctive colored vehicle.

“The video demonstrates the alarming moment when a dangerous driver drifted around a roundabout at an illegal vehicle event, while crowds watched ignoring the danger of serious injury.”

Wider Crackdown on Illegal Vehicle Gatherings

Police representatives stated that more than 200 offences related to illegal car meets in the area have been handled in approximately 12 months.

Key figures from the enforcement effort comprise:

• More than £13,000 in penalties issued
• Sixty-nine penalty points assigned
• 4 individuals banned from operating vehicles
• Seventy-six fixed-penalty notices given
• 54 prosecutions taken to court

Official Comment

A police sergeant remarked: “Local people, motorists and our roads policing teams have had enough with these crowds of motorists selfishly occupying streets and car parks and we will not tolerate it.”

He added: “These events are not only a complete nuisance, but they also place themselves and innocent bystanders at danger of severe harm.”

The statement concluded: “We will continue to prosecute these individuals and I trust these recent cases serve as a warning: you will face consequences.”