Car enthusiasts

We are still receiving reports from concerned residents around the seafront area in Minehead in relation to car enthusiasts racing along the seafront from the main gate at Butlins over to Culver Cliff roundabout. The team in conjunction with the local roads policing unit are proactively patrolling the area and dealing with any offences accordingly. During the coming weeks the team will also be out with the mobile speed gun in and around Minehead. We also encourage anybody who has a problem with speeding vehicles then to get in touch.

Actions

• 16 July 2025
  

  We are still receiving reports from concerned residents around the seafront area in Minehead in relation to car enthusiasts racing along the seafront from the main gate at Butlins over to Culver Cliff roundabout. The team in conjunction with the local roads policing unit are proactively patrolling the area and dealing with any offences accordingly. During the coming weeks the team will also be out with the mobile speed gun in and around Minehead. We also encourage anybody who has a problem with speeding vehicles then to get in touch.

• 15 July 2025
  

  Our local Neighbourhood Policing Team has recently been working alongside colleagues from the local Response Teams and the Roads Policing Unit to proactively tackle anti-social and dangerous driving in the area.

  As a result of this targeted operation, a Section 59 Road Traffic Act (RTA) warning was issued to a driver. This means that if the same individual or vehicle is caught driving anti-socially again, police have the power to seize the vehicle.

  In addition to the Section 59 warning, the following outcomes were recorded:

  • 1 vehicle seized for having no insurance
  • 2 seatbelt offences identified
  • 2 offences related to vehicle registration marks (VRM)
  • Multiple vehicles were stopped, drivers spoken to, and Words of Advice (WOA) were given where appropriate
  • Speed detection devices were deployed in the North Hill area to monitor and deter speeding

  We remain committed to ensuring our roads are safe and that reckless or anti-social driving is addressed. Visible patrols and enforcement will continue, and we encourage the public to report any concerns or incidents directly to us.

• 26 June 2025
  

  We have no further reports reporting anti social driving however we will continue with our proactive patrols to deter the behaviour, we encourage you to report any anti social driving to us so we can take positive action.

• 16 June 2025
  

  Our local neighbourhood policing team have had support from local response teams and road policing team in targeting anti-social and dangerous driving.

  As a result of this, a Section 59 RTA warning was given to a driver. This will mean that should the same vehicle or driver continue to drive anti-socially in the area then their vehicle can be seized by Police.