Speeding Vehicles in and around Burton Upon Stather

It has been reported that members of the community have noticed that vehicles have been speeding in and around the above location..

OBJECTIVES

• Work with, and support the relevant partners to ensure a safe environment of all those attending the location.
• To provide public reassurance as well as reduce the opportunity for crime and disorder through the effective deployment of police resources.
• Working with partners, stakeholders and local communities to minimise disruption to local communties.
• Maximise opportunities to secure information and intelligence in relation to any incident that is a police matter.
• Maximise opportunities to secure evidence in relation to any potential offences whilst ensuring that the timing and scale of any police action or intervention mitigates the risk of problems escalating.

POLICE POWERS

• Section 34 Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014: Authority to use section 35 Dispersal Powers. Officers will need to request that a Police Inspector puts this authority in place in order for a Police Constable or Police Community Support Officer, in uniform to exclude a person from an area for a period up to 48 hours (some restrictions do apply)
• Using a Motor Vehicle in a Manner Causing Alarm, Distress or Annoyance: Section 59 and 60 of the Police reform Act 2002, Police (retention and disposal of motor vehicles). A Police Constable or Police Community Support Officer in uniform can issue a warning to the driver as well as the vehicle in question which will last for 12 months. If the driver or vehicle commits an offence under section 3 Road Traffic Act 1988 (careless and inconsiderate driving) and/or Section 34 (prohibition of off-road driving) for a second time then the vehicle that is being used will be seized by police. At the same time a fine can be issued to the driver.
• The power to seize a motor vehicle (No Driving Licence/Uninsured): Section 165A of the Road Traffic Act 1988: A Police Officer in uniform may seize any motor vehicle if the officer has reasonable grounds for believing that the vehicle is or was being driven by a person who doesn't hold a valid licence for that class of vehicle or is uninsured for use by that person. All persons using a motor vehicle on a road or other public place must have insurance and a driver's licence. The police can also issue a fine for either of the above offences taking place.
• Issuing a Endorsable Ticket for speeding.

UPDATE  28/3/2020

The local team have been in this area to ensure no one is speeding but to due the coronavirus we have been sending the officers to other parts of this ward. 

Nitrous Oxide Gas

We have been advised that members of the local community have been finding discarded micro cannisters. Humberside Police have issued a health warning in respect of the recreational use of Nitrous Oxide which can have serious risk including:

Loss of Blood Pressure , Heart Attack, Fainting, Bone Marrow Suppressions, Difficulty Breathing and/or Poisoning of the Central Nervous System.

The above risk can increase if combined with alcohol or other drugs. Our advice is clear : "DO NOT INHALE THIS SUBSTANCE AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IF CONSUMED."

It is an offence to supply, or offer to supply a psychoactive substance under the Psychoactive Substance Act 2016, which could lead to a sentence of up to 7 years imprisonment.

The local team have not found any children with these but if they do, they will ensure that the parents are aware.