A four-day operation using an unmarked HGV saw officers deal with 149 traffic offences across Dorset during targeted patrols, including seatbelt and mobile phone breaches. Road patrols in Dorset identified 149 traffic offences during four days of checks from an HGV. Officers from the Roads Policing Team worked with the Special Constabulary on targeted patrols between Monday 5th October and Thursday 8th October, using an unmarked heavy goods vehicle to get a higher view of traffic. Video evidence was recorded inside the HGV and passed to officers on the ground, who then stopped motorists whe
Road patrols in Dorset identified 149 traffic offences during four days of checks from an HGV.
Officers from the Roads Policing Team worked with the Special Constabulary on targeted patrols between Monday 5th October and Thursday 8th October, using an unmarked heavy goods vehicle to get a higher view of traffic.
Video evidence was recorded inside the HGV and passed to officers on the ground, who then stopped motorists where offences were seen. The offences included 89 seatbelt breaches, 30 mobile phone offences, five cases of no insurance and four vehicles without a valid MOT.
Two motorists who were stopped for not wearing a seatbelt were also arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs.
Police Sergeant Luke Sands said the HGV gave officers an “extra capability” to spot offending. He said distraction, even “for a brief period of time”, could have serious consequences.
National Highways said it would keep working with police through Operation Tramline to deter unsafe driving. Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick said “every driver has a responsibility” to make safer choices.
