With support from the Community Safety Partnership, we have introduced a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), to:
- Limit the anti-social use of vehicles within the borough.
- Address a range of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and activity where we often see vehicles involved.
The Order
What we aim to tackle
- Too much noise from vehicles.
- Danger caused to other road users or members of the public using the highway or open spaces, such as parks.
- Damage to private property.
- Where people gather or 'hang around' in a way that causes or is likely to cause:
- alarm, harassment or distress;
- or simply a harmful impact on quality of life.
- Verbal harassment from vehicles, which includes behaviour towards women and girls that is not acceptable. For more about this, visit: Jog On initiative (West Yorkshire Police).
What is exempt
- Emergency services;
- statutory duties;
- and certain authorised activities.
Note: Mobility scooters and similar disability aids are not covered by this order.
Penalty for a breach of the Order
Both the Council and Police can issue a fine of £100.
If a person refuses to pay, they will be prosecuted in court and if found guilty:
- the court can impose a higher fine;
- or other penalties, which will also include a criminal record.
Report a breach
Include as much detail as possible, such as:
- time;
- date;
- location;
- a description of the vehicle or people involved;
- and any photos, videos or dashcam footage.
This will help us or the Police to investigate and take action.
This order applies throughout the borough of Calderdale on any land that the public has access to. It is part of our ongoing response to ASB, road safety and the safety of women and girls. For more about this, visit:
We know the impact that this has on communities and businesses across Calderdale. We also think that this response will have better outcomes for the whole of Calderdale.
How we will measure the success of the PSPO
We will monitor levels of anti-social behaviour, public reports and enforcement activity.
Feedback from residents, businesses and the Police will also be used.