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These things definitely go in cycles, in the 90s, in the UK "Twoccing" was a big deal, particularly in and around Newcastle. (The stem 'twoc' is derived from Ta
by pacaro 3y ago
These things definitely go in cycles, in the 90s, in the UK "Twoccing" was a big deal, particularly in and around Newcastle. (The stem 'twoc' is derived from Taken Without Owners Consent)
It was almost entirely kids aged 8-18 stealing and racing cars until they ran out of gas, or crashed. Police had very little recourse given that the perpetrators were minors
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- LilBytes 3y agoWow. Great up in Hartlepool and heard the term twok so much and never had an idea it was an acronym. Incredible, thanks!
- andrewaylett 3y agoIt's a separate thing to make it easier to police, because "theft" is a crime, but it's easy to claim that you were just "borrowing" the car. It might even be true! Teens borrow their parents' cars, race around in them, the parents don't want the kids to get into trouble (which is generally reasonable) and claim that they were allowed to take the car. So the rule now is that you're not allowed to let someone drive your car who's not entitled to drive your car. If you consented to them taking it, you're in trouble (and they're still in trouble for driving without a license and insurance). If you didn't consent, they're in trouble for TWOC and for driving without a license and insurance.