Anti-social drivers have been banned from performing dangerous car stunts or organising meet-ups in central London after crowds repeatedly gathered in hot spots to film burnouts and doughnuts.
The High Court injunction means drivers are prohibited from racing, performing stunts such as burnouts and doughnuts, and organising or promoting car meets in known hot spots including Knightsbridge and Belgravia, St James, Hyde Park and the West End, Westminster City Council said.
Anyone who breaches the injunction could face large fines or seizure of assets for excessively revving their engines or driving dangerously between 6pm and 7am, according to the council.
Hotspots including Exhibition Road, Pall Mall and parts of Soho have had regular gatherings of drivers, resulting in complaints about noise and dangerous stunts involving modified cars, the council said.
Dozens of people have been gathering late at night to watch the cars perform the stunts, with smoke seen billowing from the tyres as onlookers record clips on their phones.
Over the past year, a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) was expanded across the West End resulting in 370 fixed penalty notices in hot spots across the city.
Since the start of 2026, the Metropolitan Police have issued 36 Traffic Offence Reports as part of targeted operations in known hot spots, the council added.
Deputy leader and Cabinet member for enforcement, Caroline Sargent, said: “Anti-social driving is incredibly dangerous, and we do not want it in Westminster.
“This ruling is a fantastic result for the council and its partners which will make our streets safer whilst offering residents respite from the excessive noise.
“We have a zero tolerance for this sort of behaviour, so if you are looking to meet up and drive like this, our streets are not the place for it.”
Last year, police seized supercars worth more than £6 million during a crackdown on anti-social driving.
Seventy-two luxury vehicles, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Bentleys, were taken off the streets last weekend in an operation targeting nuisance driving in London’s West End.
The Metropolitan Police said the cars were either unroadworthy or 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 offences including driving with no insurance, no licence, disqualification, false documentation and fraudulent number plates.
