Drug driver with no licence arrested by police during crackdown on 'nuisance boy racers' in Whitby

A drug-driver high on cocaine with no licence or insurance has been arrested after police launched a crackdown on 'boy racers' in Whitby.
North Yorkshire Police pulled over vehicles with obvious defects at a road safety checkpoint. (Photo: North Yorkshire Police)North Yorkshire Police pulled over vehicles with obvious defects at a road safety checkpoint. (Photo: North Yorkshire Police)
North Yorkshire Police pulled over vehicles with obvious defects at a road safety checkpoint. (Photo: North Yorkshire Police)

The arrest took place during North Yorkshire Police's Proactive Fortnight, a borough-wide road safety operation with a particular focus on 'boy racer' drivers who have been causing a nuisance to Whitby residents with loud modified exhaust pipes.

Officers pulled over vehicles with obvious defects such as headlights and brake lights, obscured number-plates, and those caught speeding, for a more in-depth inspection at a large lay-by on the A171 Stainsacre Lane on Wednesday November 17 and into the early hours of Thursday.

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More than 30 vehicles were stopped as well as one van driver who was issued with a Traffic Offence Report for not wearing a seat belt. A number of alcohol breath tests and drug wipes were also carried out.

Officers later engaged with 'boy racers' after complaints from nearby residents. (Photo: North Yorkshire Police)Officers later engaged with 'boy racers' after complaints from nearby residents. (Photo: North Yorkshire Police)
Officers later engaged with 'boy racers' after complaints from nearby residents. (Photo: North Yorkshire Police)

Drivers were given advice about the ongoing 'Fatal 5' campaign, highlighting the dangers of careless driving, drink and drug driving, not wearing a seat belt, excessive speeding and distracted driving.

Officers later headed to boy racer hot-spots around Whitby to engage with drivers and address the concerns of residents.

The driver of a black Ford Focus was pursued by officers after it initially failed to stop at Stakesby Garage on Castle Road at 10.08pm on Wednesday.

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However, it was pulled over on Runswick Avenue a couple of minutes later where officers searched the vehicle.

A 27-year-old man was arrested after testing positive for cocaine, possession of cannabis, driving without a licence, no insurance and careless driving.

Following questioning in custody, the man was released under investigation while enquiries continue. The car was seized.