Throughout April, officers from the Humberside Roads Policing Unit were part of a national campaign targeting young drivers and riders.
Officers focused on tackling the ‘Fatal Four’ offences – speeding, using a mobile phone while driving, driving under the influence of drink or drugs, and not wearing a seatbelt – all of which are among the leading causes of serious and fatal collisions.
Results from the operation included:
- 15 arrests for drug driving
- 146 traffic offence reports for wearing no seatbelt
- 145 traffic offence reports for speeding
- 33 traffic offence reports for use of a mobile phone
- 8 arrests for drink driving
- 45 arrests for driving without due care
- 19 traffic offence reports issued in relation to tyre offences
PC Susan Scott from the Roads Policing Unit said:
“The Fatal Four continue to be a significant factor in serious and fatal collisions, and tackling those willing to take such risks remains a priority for us.
“Every day, officers are out on the roads identifying dangerous behaviour, engaging with road users and taking enforcement action where necessary to help keep people safe.
“Campaigns such as Operation Spotlight allow us to place an additional focus on educating drivers and riders around the consequences of these offences, while also targeting those who continue to ignore the law and put others in danger.
“However, this work does not stop when the campaign ends. Roads policing officers continue to patrol our roads year-round, taking positive action against those whose reckless actions put lives at risk.
“The message is simple – slow down, stay off your phone, never drink or drug drive, and always wear your seatbelt. The consequences of making the wrong decision behind the wheel can be devastating.”
Humberside Police continue to encourage members of the public to report road traffic offences and dangerous driving by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency when safe to do so.
Members of the public can also submit video footage of suspected driving offences through the online reporting tool, Op Snap, helping officers to identify and take action against dangerous drivers.
