A NIGHT TIME “spin” in Essex ended abruptly for a group of drivers when their supercars were “gone in 60 seconds” after they were seized by our Roads Policing Unit officers.
Multiple reports about anti-social driving were called in to our force’s control room at 7pm on Thursday 21 August, making the road network seem more like an unruly film set.
Law-abiding motorists told us they were “exhausted” by the “bumper to bumper” antics of the group that included a Rolls Royce, McLaren and Audi R8.
Initially in “pole position”, the drivers of a black Porsche and a white and black Lamborghini were reported being driven recklessly in the M25 area of Thurrock, “accelerating” towards Tilbury on the A13.
Thinking they were “on track” for a good time, the group “revved” up the speed then slammed on their brakes, forcing other drivers to take evasive action to prevent collisions.
The supercar drivers then got “wheely” excited and stopped to film themselves, standing on the A128 slip road at Orsett Cock.
It wasn’t allowed and they “auto” known better.
Our very own roads policing officers who are “geared up” to drive at speeds above the road’s limit, “buckled up” and “cruised” on over and within 15 minutes they had put a stop to their “tyresome” fun.
Life in the “fast lane” slowed down significantly when all nine supercars were seized, bringing a halt to their early evening “road trip.”
Superintendent Phil Stinger said; “This must have been quite a sight with their hazard lights flashing and speeding dangerously one minute then slowing abruptly.
“Their driving was not only erratic, but selfish. The level of danger involved was astounding.
“Thankfully, our roads policing officers brought the situation to a safe conclusion very quickly and no one was hurt – just their wallets!”
All nine cars were seized under Section 59 of the Road Traffic Act which gives police the power to seize a vehicle being driven anti-socially thereby causing alarm, distress, or annoyance to other road users.
The cars must be claimed within 14 days.
Essex Police are committed to road safety with a dedicated team of roads policing officers who continue to identify those breaking the law and using our road networks for further criminality.
