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Driver Sentenced for Reckless Stunts at Illegal Southampton Car Meet

Toby Clarkson receives a driving ban, suspended prison sentence, and community service after endangering lives during a 2024 car meet, with police reinforcing zero-tolerance on dangerous driving.

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Overview

  • Toby Clarkson pleaded guilty to dangerous driving at a September 2024 illegal car meet spanning multiple Hampshire locations, including Southampton and Southsea seafront.
  • Clarkson’s drifting stunts, captured on CCTV and social media, endangered spectators and delayed an ambulance on a blue light run.
  • At Southampton Crown Court, Clarkson was banned from driving for three years, and his leased BMW was confiscated.
  • He received a 24-week suspended prison sentence, 180 hours of unpaid work, a probation program, and financial penalties.
  • Hampshire Constabulary emphasized its zero-tolerance policy on anti-social driving and released footage to deter future incidents.