New research van rolled out to detect dangerous driving
A new van is being used to trial technology that can detect drivers holding a mobile phone at the wheel and people failing to wear a seatbelt
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A new van is being used to trial technology that can detect drivers holding a mobile phone at the wheel and people failing to wear a seatbelt
More than 400 vehicles were stopped and 387 offences recorded in a week of action by police and National Highways which saw officers patrolling the M6 in unmarked HGV cabs.
Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership is partnering with Driving for Better Business (DfBB) to promote the free scheme to businesses across Warwickshire who have employees who drive for work. The new initiative was announced during the NPCC National Commercial Vehicle Campaign that starts this week 11 – 24 July 2022.
Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership is announcing the results of a successful month-long campaign to help improve the safety of cyclists and bikers using the county’s roads.
During just one week 21-27 February 2022 officers have issued 16 Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) to drivers for using a handheld mobile phone whilst driving and 2 TOR’s for driving whilst not being in proper control of their vehicle. A further driver was given advice by an officer regarding their use of a mobile phone whilst driving.
Warwickshire Police Roads Policing Officers (RPO) and Special Constables put their skills to good use during two Traffic Patrol Officers Courses held in January and February 2022. The courses, which are part of RPO’s ongoing training and development, will continue throughout February and March with the skills gained being used to make Warwickshire’s roads safer for all.
Police have seized three off road scramblers and reported two males for careless driving, riding with no insurance and no driving licence
Warwickshire Police is asking drivers and those supervising learner drivers not to use a handheld mobile phone whilst driving because as well as being illegal it is one of the top 4 causes of death and injury on our roads alongside not wearing a seatbelt, drink and drug driving and speeding.
In true Christmas spirit, the public, CCTV operators and even a Christmas elf all contributed to improving road safety by assisting Warwickshire Police in proactively targeting suspected drink and drug drivers during the national Christmas anti drink drug driving operation that ran from 1-31 December 2021.
Police are warning people out celebrating this New Year to stay in control and look after their mates.