Nicola Richards MP is campaigning to stop illegal street racing in West Bromwich – through working with the police and an online petition.
The Conservative MP, who represents the West Bromwich East constituency, is urging local people to sign her petition calling for greater measure to be introduced to tackle the menace and in turn improve public safety on roads.
Nichola Richards MP is campaigning to get something done about the illegal street racing as a High Court injunction against this activity has lapsed and, as we went to press, this had not been renewed.
The politician has been working with West Bromwich police to assist all efforts by officers to tackle the problem.
She said: “I have been engaging with police to make sure they are doing what they can to combat this and they have been very forthcoming with information and assistance.
“They have operations in place every weekend, however, the car cruisers are smart and highly organised too.
“They have a complex system of spotters and escape routes, drones, removal trucks, and even legal advisors. The situation is serious and it requires a serious response.
“It is clear the police need support. That support should be provided by Sandwell Council.”
Log on to https://www.nicolarichards.org.uk/ to sign her petition. Scroll down to ‘Latest campaigns” and look for the campaign entitled “Tackling speeding on the Newton Road.”
Written by Craig Winyard.