A DRIVER has been slapped with a fine after losing control of his car as he sped towards a roundabout. 

Adam Cavalla was fined by police following a late-night car cruising event in Grays.

The 20-year-old was hit with a £326 fine and had eight penalty points put on his licence.

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Cavalla, of Kiln Road, Benfleet, was spotted driving his Renault Clio above the 40mph speed limit on West Thurrock Way on July 8 of last year.

Cavalla lost control as he approached a roundabout because he was driving too quickly, causing his car to fishtail and slide about, as members of the public who had gathered by the side of the road watched on, the court was told.

After the incident, Cavalla was issued with a section 59 notice which means his car may be seized if he drives in an anti-social manner in the future.

He was also issued with four fixed penalty notices for breaching a public spaces protection order (PSPO) covering West Thurrock.

At Southend Magistrates’ Court on January 11, Cavalla admitted driving without due care and attention and was fined £326. 

He was also handed eight penalty points to be put on his driving licence and ordered to pay £110 costs and a £130 victim surcharge.

Investigating officer PC Matthew Brown said: “We know car enthusiasts like to get together to show off their vehicles to each other. But when they cause excessive noise and drive in an anti-social manner then we have to take note and we will deal with complaints or with anyone we see who is committing an offence.

“Cavalla was driving at more than the 40mph speed limit, not slowing for roundabouts, which he took at excess speed.

“His poor driving caused his car to ‘fishtail’ and slide about, so he wasn’t fully in control of it, which endangered the safety of spectators and other road users.

“Recently, car meets have seen a trend in racing and drifting, which places anyone who attends or who is simply passing by in danger of serious injury or death.

“Not only would that have a lasting effect on everyone involved, as well as the family and friends on the victim but added to that is the risk to offenders of prosecution and being disqualified from driving if they are convicted of racing.”