Reducing Vehicle Nuisance

Norwich City Council is proposing to introduce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) created with input from Norfolk Police, to help address the issue of vehicle-related anti-social behaviour.

This engagement space is seeking your views on addressing vehicle-related anti-social behaviour.

The public consultation will be open on Wednesday 8 February 2023 and close Friday 24 March 2023.

For more information, please read the supporting information document and the draft Public Space Protection Order.

What is a Public Space Protection Order?

PSPOs are used by councils and their partners to address anti-social behaviour in their local areas under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. The orders can remain in place for up to three years and impose conditions which prohibit specified activities in an area.

View the full PSPO legislation.

Vehicle nuisance in Norwich

In this case a PSPO is proposed to help address the issue of vehicle nuisance, ‘car meets’, and associated anti-social behaviours across the city. Residents and businesses report that anti-social behaviour, associated with the gatherings of vehicles, can have a negative impact on their quality of life and the enjoyment of public space.

The draft PSPO outlines the behaviours we are seeking to address. This includes the following behaviours when completed in a manner causing or likely to cause a nuisance to persons in the area: aggressive acceleration, racing, stunts, noise from horns/amplified music, and congregating in a group in a way that causes nuisance to people nearby.

The PSPO is not intended to address the issue of abandoned vehicles or illegal or inconsiderate parking.

We want your views

• Completing the survey. We would also like to understand who is responding to the consultation so there are a few questions about you that we would appreciate you answering - although not compulsory.
• Identify problem areas on our map. Please help us gather more information about the location and frequency of vehicle-related anti-social behaviours by dropping a pin on the Map and providing a short description of the incident you were affected by or witnessed.
• Ask a question. You can ask us about any aspect of the PSPO in the questions section. Questions will be reviewed weekly and updated to provide as much information as possible to help facilitate meaningful engagement.

Capturing everyone's voice: As part of the process for introducing the PSPO, Norwich City Council are required to undertake a consultation with stakeholders. We must consult with the Chief Constable of Norfolk Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk directly. We will advise Norfolk Country Council of our intentions and invite them to comment. We will also be seeking additional views from 'BRAKE – the road safety charity' and Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service.