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Home News Auto News The Mega-Rich Of London Might Be Arrested For Posing In Their Loud Supercars The Mega-Rich Of London Might Be Arrested For Posing In Their Loud Supercars Auto News Jim Kem | July 28, 2015 05:44 pm London, the British capital and one of the most important urban metropolises in the world, over the last few years has had a tenuous relationship with the car. Congestion charges, carbon tax, tolls, expensive parking, but now it wants to put a cap engine noise and music. To be fair, that’s loud engine noise and loud music from car stereos. Particular areas of the city are rife with wealthy residents that seem to have a penchant with annoying their fellow Londoner, particularly along the streets of Kensington and Chelsea.According to the London Evening Standard, the local councils are consulting the authorities on how to crack down on these wasteful and disruptive practices, which they say has “a detrimental effect to the local community’s quality of life".These supercar owners tend to congregate through certain parts of the London’s most affluent areas to show off their vehicles, usually at night. Some foreign residents would even ship their cars from the Middle East during the summer months.Should their concerns be turned into a full ruling, it would become a criminal offence for drivers to rev their engines, play loud music and/or rapidly accelerate. Under the possible ruling, driving in a convoy will also be prohibited, as will running the car while stationary.Councillor Tim Ahern, the council's cabinet member for environment, environmental health and leisure, said: “I know there has been a lot of coverage of expensive cars racing around Knightsbridge and also parking up and revving their engines. We want to take steps to discourage these drivers from their antisocial behaviour.”Retired teacher Angela Stone, 55, who lives near Harrods, said: “They just go round and round hoping to be looked at. They get out their diamond studded cars and pose in them."It’s like an expensive Spanish resort without the sun. It is irritating and completely unnecessary. I do understand how they upset residents.” ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags Kensington London Middle East Supercars Town Council Wealthy Print Jim Kem Content Producer There's just something about cars. It's a conveyance, it's a liability, it's a tool; but it can also be a source of joy, pride, inspiration and passion. It's much like clothes versus fashion. And like the latter, the pursuit of perfection never ends. Related News KL Supercar Drag Race Receives Overwhelming Response Auto News Gokul | July 18, 2016 The inaugural Kuala Lumpur Supercar Drag Race which took place over the weekend at Dataran Merdeka was without a doubt, a massive hit.According to ... How Do You Listen To The Best Exhaust Notes Of The Auto World? Insights Auto News | August 01, 2017 Supercars: a thing of unadulterated passion and relentless excitement. Who can deny the fact? From Italian thoroughbreds to German skunkworks and ... McLaren Reveals More on What Could Be the Successor to the F1 – the BP23 Live Life Drive Gokul | March 23, 2017 McLaren has released a new design sketch of its forthcoming ‘Hyper-GT’ car codenamed BP23.Once it rolls out of the British carmaker’s factory, the ... Adrenaline Rush Track Day 2023 is happening this weekend - July 15th - at SIC! Auto News Carlist.my Admin | July 12, 2023 Utama Motors Sdn. Bhd., a well-known distributor of luxury imported vehicles in the country, are sponsoring the highly anticipated Adrenaline Rush ... Comments
The Mega-Rich Of London Might Be Arrested For Posing In Their Loud Supercars Auto News Jim Kem | July 28, 2015 05:44 pm London, the British capital and one of the most important urban metropolises in the world, over the last few years has had a tenuous relationship with the car. Congestion charges, carbon tax, tolls, expensive parking, but now it wants to put a cap engine noise and music. To be fair, that’s loud engine noise and loud music from car stereos. Particular areas of the city are rife with wealthy residents that seem to have a penchant with annoying their fellow Londoner, particularly along the streets of Kensington and Chelsea.According to the London Evening Standard, the local councils are consulting the authorities on how to crack down on these wasteful and disruptive practices, which they say has “a detrimental effect to the local community’s quality of life".These supercar owners tend to congregate through certain parts of the London’s most affluent areas to show off their vehicles, usually at night. Some foreign residents would even ship their cars from the Middle East during the summer months.Should their concerns be turned into a full ruling, it would become a criminal offence for drivers to rev their engines, play loud music and/or rapidly accelerate. Under the possible ruling, driving in a convoy will also be prohibited, as will running the car while stationary.Councillor Tim Ahern, the council's cabinet member for environment, environmental health and leisure, said: “I know there has been a lot of coverage of expensive cars racing around Knightsbridge and also parking up and revving their engines. We want to take steps to discourage these drivers from their antisocial behaviour.”Retired teacher Angela Stone, 55, who lives near Harrods, said: “They just go round and round hoping to be looked at. They get out their diamond studded cars and pose in them."It’s like an expensive Spanish resort without the sun. It is irritating and completely unnecessary. I do understand how they upset residents.” ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags Kensington London Middle East Supercars Town Council Wealthy
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