Battle lines in the war against boy racers look set to be widened as local authorities propose new plans to "protect the community".
Following on from a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) being issued in the Norwich City Council area, Broadland and South Norfolk councils have each opened a public consultation on PSPOs to tackle anti-social driving behaviour.
If granted, police would be given powers to outlaw specific actions of anti-social behaviour at will, effectively banning thuggish drivers from certain areas.
Complaints have been raised in areas such as the Cromer, Holt and Boundary Roads in Hellesdon - with yobs revving their cars late at night, making it almost unbearable to sleep with the windows open.
There have also been reports from worried retail parks and business outlets about drivers using their vehicles to intimidate other car park users and damage property.
"Boy racers are using our roads as racetracks," said Lacey Douglass, Conservative district councillor for Hellesdon South.
"Residents are always complaining to me about it.
"It is a real nuisance and I am glad something is being done."
The strategy follows plans for a PSPO across the entirety of Norwich and would combat those restrictions forcing the problems out to the suburbs which fall under the jurisdiction of South Norfolk and Broadland.
"The principle is very good for the area," said Adrian Crotch, Tory district councillor for Drayton North.
"There has been a real problem with anti-social behaviour in our area that has been brought under control by police.
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"This order will help protect the community and add extra weight for officers trying to deal with this problem."
The proposed PSPO would be in place between 6pm on Thursdays to 6am on Tuesdays - the key times that reports of disturbance have been made to police and local authorities.
"This is something I definitely support," said Dave Roberts, Liberal Democrat district councillor for Wymondham North.
"Our area has had a history of this sort of anti-social behaviour.
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"But it's not as bad as it once was.
"This order would work as a deterrent to stop people speeding on our roads.
"It would help protect our community."
The public can take part in the consultation on the Broadland and South Norfolk District Council website.
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