Aerial images show extent of car park damaged by drivers doing doughnuts

Dramatic photos have revealed damage to a car park after an illegal car meet up in Essex.

Essex Police released photos of more than 60 cars parked around tyre marks, caused by drivers doing doughnuts.

Police said the car meet in Tilbury passed peacefully after a Dispersal Order was issued for May 4 to 6.

Drivers left quietly – but hundreds of cars were originally expected to attend the illegal meet-up.

Roads Policing Inspector Tim Swain added: ‘We have nothing against genuine car enthusiasts who respect local residents when enjoying their shared passion for their cars.

‘However, we will never accept people treating our roads like racetracks.’

Unauthorised car meets, or car cruises, are where drivers meet on the public highway or large public car parks to race or show their vehicles to others.

Doing stunts such as doughnuts is illegal, and can also be classified as a noise nuisance if taking place at night or in residential areas.

In 2022, a man was banned from driving after doing donuts around a roundabout.

Daniel Bassett, 26, was branded a ‘danger to the public’ after the stunt in Swindon, as smoke billowed from his tires.

At one point the person filming was heard muttering that the driver is going to ruin his car’s tyres.

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