🔗 Share this article Recording Reveals Portsmouth Driver Dangerously Skidding On Traffic Circle at Illegal Car Meet Police have released alarming video showing a motorist performing risky drifting maneuvers on a roundabout during an illegal car meet, putting watching crowds at significant risk of injury. Judicial Outcome for Dangerous Motorist An individual aged 23 from the local area was given a jail term of 27 weeks, suspended for one year, after admitting to dangerous driving. In addition, the court issued a one-year license suspension and ordered community service along with a behavioral course. Details of the Incident As stated by police officials, the recording was filmed at an unauthorized car meet in Portsmouth on 28 December 2024, featuring the individual driving a distinctive colored vehicle. “The video demonstrates the alarming moment when a reckless motorist drifted on a roundabout at an illegal vehicle event, as crowds watched ignoring the danger of severe harm.” Broader Crackdown on Illegal Car Meets Officials stated that over 200 offences involving illegal car meets in the area have been addressed in approximately 12 months. Key statistics from the crackdown include: More than £13,000 in penalties issued Sixty-nine demerit points awarded 4 individuals banned from operating vehicles 76 fixed-penalty notices distributed 54 prosecutions taken to court Authority Comment An officer remarked: “Residents, drivers and our traffic officers have had their fill with these groups of drivers thoughtlessly occupying streets and car parks and we refuse to accept it.” He added: “These events are not only a total disturbance, but they also place participants and uninvolved individuals at danger of serious injury.” He finished: “Our efforts will persist to take legal action against these individuals and I hope these recent cases serve as a warning: you won’t get away with it.”