The central London car meets where drivers perform burnouts, doughnuts and other ‘dangerous’ stunts
Anti-social drivers have been banned from performing dangerous car stunts or holding meet-ups in central London after crowds repeatedly gathered at hotspots to film burnouts and donuts.
Westminster City Council said the High Court ruling meant drivers were banned from racing, performing stunts such as drunkenness and donuts, and organizing or promoting car meets in known hotspots such as Knightsbridge and Belgravia, St James, Hyde Park and the West End.
According to the council, anyone who violates the measure could face large fines or asset confiscation for excessively revving their engines or driving dangerously between 18:00 and 07:00.
The council said drivers regularly congregated in hotspots including Exhibition Road, Pall Mall and parts of Soho, leading to complaints about noise and dangerous stunts involving modified cars.
Dozens of people gather late at night to watch the cars perform, with smoke seen coming from the tires as viewers record clips on their phones.
Last year, the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) was extended across the West End, resulting in 370 fixed penalty notices in hotspots across the city.
The council added that since the start of 2026, the Metropolitan Police has issued 36 Traffic Infringement Reports as part of targeted operations in known hotspots.
Caroline Sargent, deputy leader for enforcement and Cabinet member, said: “Anti-social driving is incredibly dangerous and we don’t want it in Westminster.
“This decision is a great result for the council and its partners, which will make our streets safer while also providing residents with relief from excessive noise.
“We have zero tolerance for this type of behavior, so if you want to meet up and drive like that, our streets are not for that.”
Last year police seized supercars worth more than £6 million during a crackdown on anti-social driving.
72 luxury vehicles, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Bentleys, were taken off the streets in London’s West End last weekend in an operation targeting nuisance driving.
The Metropolitan Police said the cars were either not roadworthy or were being driven illegally.
The operation was launched following complaints from residents, businesses and visitors about high-value cars causing disruption in and around Hyde Park, Kensington and Chelsea.
Officers worked with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau to issue tickets for a range of offenses including driving without insurance, driving without a licence, disqualification, false documentation and false number plates.
