Robert Buckland and Councillor Suresh Gattapur have made a joint statement as part of Robert’s ongoing campaign to tackle speeding and anti-social vehicle behaviour here in Swindon.
“Along with Coucillor Suresh Gattapur, I have been working closely with Swindon Police, Swindon Borough Council, Sainsbury’s, and other local businesses at the Bridgemead Retail Park here in Swindon to tackle the issue of anti-social vehicle behaviour on behalf of local residents.
“A partial closure order is now in place, and we continue our work to explore long-term solutions with Sainsbury’s who are looking to implement several initiatives that will look to reduce the anti-social use of vehicles, enhance the customer experience and reduce the harassment to local residents the vehicles can cause.
“After the closure order, we were pleased that last weekend was generally quiet in the area.
“Furthermore, last week, the Roads Policing Team carried out a day of action here in Swindon, targeting those who fail to abide by the law of our roads.
“Several drivers were caught using a handheld mobile phone which is illegal, even when you are stopped at traffic lights, queuing in traffic, or supervising a learning driver. The road requires your full attention at all times and replying to or reading messages, no matter how important they seem could result in a serious accident and loss of life.”
