A dispersal order has been put in place on busy streets once again to stamp out dangerous driving by noisy "boy racers".

Police will be on watch for late night car meets in Dartford this weekend as part of long term targeted action against nuisance drivers.

The 48-hour order will start at 6pm tomorrow and covers the A206 and the B255.

Roads falling within the enforcement area include Crossways Boulevard, Quadrant Court, Galleon Boulevard, Anchor Boulevard, Newton’s Court, Schooner Court, Capstan Court, Masthead close, Clipper Boulevard and Bridge Close.

Anyone found driving antisocially or in a way likely to cause alarm or distress will be asked to leave the area or risk arrest.

The crackdown on street racing comes after tougher PSPO powers were discussed by Dartford council last week, which have been put out for consultation.

Greenhithe residents say they are frequently kept up at night by loud street racing in Crossways Boulevard with some comparing it to a “knock-off Fast and Furious”.

Boy racers are to be targeted by the police

The problems, which typically arise over the weekend, sees modified cars whizzing up and down the busy dual carriageway between the Dartford Crossing and Bluewater shopping centre at speeds of up to 80mph. The speed limit is 40mph.

There has also been reports of cars using the ScrewFix car park at Quadrant Court, or Asda to perform “driving stunts” such as wheel spinning and “doughnuting”.

So far police have only been able to issue dispersal orders to try to tackle the problem.

Between November 2010 and October 2021 nearly 200 calls were made to Kent Police complaining of anti-social behaviour on Dartford roads.

Inspector Trevor Jenner of the Dartford community safety unit said: "Kent Police has received reports from residents about groups of motorists driving in an antisocial manner, causing excessive noise and in some incidents, a danger to other road users.

"The actions of a small minority of people behaving irresponsibly can have a big impact on a community and those who persistently cause a nuisance risk having their vehicles seized."

Anybody who wishes to report instances of antisocial behaviour should call 101 or report it online via the Kent Police website.