New measures to clamp down on boy racers and illegal off-road driving could be enforced in Medway.

Medway Council says it is investigating whether to introduce a Public Space Protection Order to tackle anti-social and illegal driving, following similar action in Dartford and Greenhithe.

The council has begun public consultation to look at the impact of nuisance vehicles, and says further action will be determined after consultation concludes in May.

A statement added: "Depending on the feedback from residents and businesses we will consider putting a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in place to stop activities associated with motor vehicles, including cars, motorbikes and quad bikes which create excessive noise, nuisance, annoyance, danger or risk of harm to people or properties."

Specifically, the council said there had been recent reports of nuisance motorcycles on green spaces, including on the peninsula and Barnfield Recreation Ground, and added: "We have also received concerns about modified exhausts causing noise nuisance and generalised racing complaints"

Police said there had been a "slight increase of motorists meeting in Medway", but that the rise had not been significant.

A statement added: "There have always been groups of motorists meeting in specified locations across the district and as well as regular visible patrolling we also regularly put dispersal orders in place at various locations to ensure those in the area are moved on and to combat any anti-social behaviour which may arise.

"Officers are working closely with Medway Council on plans to introduce a similar scheme (to that of Dartford) across the district."

The consultation follows action taken to tackle anti-social driving on the notorious Crossways Boulevard, in Greenhithe, which has been known as a hotspot for dangerous driving and street racing.

Dartford council agreed in May to introduce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) across the whole borough, which made driving in convoys, excessively revving or honking of horns, wheel spins, street racing, and other uses of cars as a nuisance punishable by fines of up to £1,000.

The council installed an AI-assisted camera at Crossways Boulevard in October last year, and days it has had no reports of nuisance boy racers since then.

To take part, residents are encouraged to visit the website.

The survey closes at midnight on Sunday, May 14.