Wiltshire police conducted a number of traffic stops at strategic locations around Swindon town centre over the weekend to target speeding and drink/drug driving.
Officers from the South Central Community Policing Team were supported by officers from the Special Constabulary Road Safety Unit and Roads Policing Unit. During the course of the operation they issued 10 tickets for speeding and insurance offences and removed one vehicle from the road for not being adequately taxed.
PC Ed Rogers explained that the neighbourhood teams will continue to conduct these high visibility spot checks over Christmas and into the new year.
He said: “We are responding to complaints from residents received in relation to an increase in irresponsible driving practices during lockdown and to deter those who might consider drink/drug driving as an option over the festive period. We want everyone to stay safe. Drink driving ruins lives – please don’t take the risk.”
The safest option is to not drink at all or plan your night out so you can get home safely without having to drive.
To report a drink driver, this is someone who is currently in a car or someone who is about to drive call 999. If you know someone who regularly drink drives, please call 101 and let us know. You could save a life.
