🔗 Share this article Recording Shows Local Driver Dangerously Skidding Around Roundabout at Unauthorized Car Meet Police have made public shocking footage illustrating a motorist executing dangerous drifting maneuvers around a traffic circle during an unauthorized vehicle gathering, putting onlookers at serious risk of injury. Court Outcome for Dangerous Driver A 23-year-old from the local area was given a jail term of 27 weeks, deferred for 12 months, after admitting to reckless operation of a vehicle. In addition, the judge issued a one-year license suspension and mandated community service along with a behavioral course. Particulars of the Event According to police officials, the recording was captured at an illegal car meet in Portsmouth on 28 December 2024, featuring the driver operating a pink BMW. “This footage shows the shocking moment when a dangerous motorist drifted around a roundabout at an unauthorized vehicle event, while spectators looked on despite the risk of serious injury.” Broader Enforcement on Unauthorized Vehicle Gatherings Police representatives stated that over 200 offences involving illegal car meets in the region have been addressed in approximately 12 months. Notable figures from the crackdown include: More than £13,000 in fines imposed 69 penalty points assigned 4 drivers disqualified from operating vehicles Seventy-six on-the-spot fines distributed Fifty-four prosecutions taken to court Authority Comment A police sergeant remarked: “Residents, motorists and our traffic officers have had their fill with these crowds of motorists selfishly occupying public roads and car parks and we will not tolerate it.” He added: “These events are not only a total disturbance, but they also put themselves and innocent bystanders at danger of severe harm.” The statement concluded: “We will continue to take legal action against these drivers and I hope these recent cases serve as a warning: you won’t get away with it.”