Police

Crimestoppers: Rising threat of drug drivin...

Dec 15, 2021Comments off

Independent charity Crimestoppers, in partnership with D.tec International, has launched a new national campaign to target those who get behind the wheel and drug drive.

Any use of handheld mobile phone while driv...

Nov 19, 2021Comments off

Police will soon be able to more easily prosecute drivers using a hand-held mobile phone at the wheel, after the Government strengthens existing laws to

Alcohol and drug misuse – is it time to t...

Oct 19, 2021Comments off

The full implications of the COVID-19 pandemic will take many more months, if not years, to play out. One of the many worrying consequences is

Drunken lorry driver jailed after 20-mile p...

Sep 29, 2021Comments off

A drunken lorry driver, who celebrated getting his driving job by drinking a quarter bottle of whisky and then led police on a 20-mile chase

New report highlights human cost of ‘loop...

Aug 23, 2021Comments off

Cycling UK has published a report highlighting how ‘failings in the UK’s road justice system’ have allowed ‘dangerous drivers to escape disqualification and cause death

Driver of crashed Freightroute truck that b...

Aug 18, 2021Comments off

A Freightroute truck was crashed by a drunken lorry driver who was four times over the limit, according to Durham Police. The crash took place

Surround a Town ‘so important’ for road...

Aug 02, 2021Comments off

An ‘astonishing’ 298 speeding offences were detected during a recent ‘Surround a Town’ day in the Essex town of Harlow. Organised by the Safer Essex

Portal provides updates on Operation SNAP s...

Aug 02, 2021Comments off

A new portal has been launched to enable those who submit footage of driving offences in Wales to access an update on the status of

Irresponsible off-roading!

Jul 26, 2021Comments off

At 19:45 on Saturday 24th July Bolton Mountain Rescue Team were requested to assist with the report of a vehicle “stuck in a marsh” whilst

Keyless car theft warning issued by police

Jul 22, 2021Comments off

The UK’s top police officer investigating vehicle crime is encouraging drivers to take steps to keep their car safe amid a rise in criminals exploiting keyless technology. Provisional figures