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Darlington bans balaclavas in public, with £100 fines, to combat youth antisocial behavior linked to masked riders.
Balaclavas are banned in Darlington, England, with £100 fines for wearing them in public, as part of a crackdown on youth antisocial behavior.
The move follows 800 reported incidents between July and August 2025 involving youths on quads, e-bikes, and e-scooters, often using balaclavas to conceal identities while throwing food or using racist language.
Local MP Lola McEvoy supports a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to enforce the ban, which exempts religious face coverings.
Similar measures are in place or under consideration in Surrey, Essex, and the West Midlands.
Authorities aim to reduce anonymity and improve public safety in shared spaces.
Darlington prohíbe los pasamontañas en público, con multas de £100, para combatir el comportamiento antisocial juvenil relacionado con los jinetes enmascarados.