West Midlands Police have seized more than 70 vehicles in a three-month street racing crackdown. The Op Hercules team carried out seizures between 1 July and 30 September, including 35 vehicles seized in September alone. Police said the crackdown targets dangerous and anti-social driving, with officers using new powers introduced through changes to Section 59 of the Police Reform Act that came into force on 30 June. West Midlands Police said the law change means officers no longer need to issue a warning before taking enforcement action, allowing vehicles to be seized at the first instance of dangerous or anti-social driving. Sgt Ade Brown said the message is clear, if someone drives recklessly in the region and puts other road users in danger, their vehicle will be seized. The force said there is a ban on street racing in Birmingham and the Black Country after High Court rulings. Anyone who breaches the ban can face penalties including imprisonment, a fine, or an order to have their assets seized for contempt of court. New Public Space Protection Orders have also been introduced covering Birmingham and the boroughs of Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Walsall. Police said breaching these orders can result in fines of up to £1,000, and they prohibit people from driving, or being a passenger or rider, at gatherings where there is motor racing, stunts, or other dangerous or obstructive driving. Police are asking people to report street racing through the force website live chat or by calling 101.