Clamp down on owners of supercars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis and other high-powered motors in Kensington and Chelsea

Clamp down on supercars owners in Kensington and Chelsea. Credit: Metropolitan Police

A clamp down on owners of supercars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis and other high-powered motors has been launched by police in Kensington and Chelsea.

Supercar owners face being kicked out of some of London's poshest areas or even having their motors seized if they are caught breaching the peace with noisy or dangerous driving.

A parade of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and other high-powered marques around Kensington and Chelsea has become a regular summertime event in recent years.

Attracted by the five star hotels, exclusive restaurants and boutiques, wealthy visitors descend on the affluent boroughs - bringing their car collections with them.

Clamp down on supercars owners in Kensington and Chelsea. Credit: Metropolitan Police

For many residents and workers the supercar season has proven to be a huge headache, with the sound of screaming engines and screeching tyres reverberating around Sloane Square, the King's Road and Knightsbridge day and night.

Locals have found themselves inundated by crowds of enthusiasts and tourists who flock to the area to drool over the rare and expensive vehicles, often blocking streets while they take photos.

However, the high octane antics have triggered concerns that the dangerous driving, often involving rapid acceleration, could eventually lead to someone being hurt or killed.

After a consultation with 1,000 disgruntled denizens of Kensington and Chelsea, the Metropolitan Police have now put in place measures to tackle "reckless and aggressive" driving and other petrol-powered anti-social behaviour.

Those caught breaching the Public Space Protection Order face being directed away from the area covering Sloane Street, Sloane Square and parts of Brompton Road and the King's Road.

If they fail to comply with the commands they face being arrested and their vehicles will be seized.

But it is not just those behind the wheel in line for a reprimand, the order also covers the car spotters too.

The scheme was launched on Friday and will continue throughout the summer months. In its first night 13 dispersals were issued and seven fixed penalty notices were given for a variety of offences relating to inconsiderate motor vehicle use, Scotland Yard said.