Angus drivers have been given a warning they will lose their wheels if they flout the law.
The county was the location of Scotland’s first vehicle seizure under the Antisocial Behaviour Scotland Act 2004 and The Police (Retention and Disposal of Motor Vehicles (Scotland) Regulations.
Following the seizure of almost two vehicles a month so far this year, police have now given a fresh warning over the consequences of taking liberties with their own safety and that of others on the road.
“Every day Police Scotland receives complaints about irresponsible drivers causing annoyance,” said Sergeant Mark Hill.
“Incidents include drivers showing off by wheel spinning, accelerating harshly then bringing the car to a skidding halt. There is the sounding of car horns and even tailgating other motorists. Others choose to ride around irresponsibly off-road on motorcycles and quad bikes.
“Over the last six months, officers in Angus have issued 59 warnings to drivers and seized 11 vehicles. While this is an invaluable piece of legislation to combat anti-social driving, no one should forget that the driver can also be charged with careless driving on or off-road and reported to the courts.”
Release of a vehicle costs £105 and it can be disposed of if not reclaimed within a fortnight.