#RPU have a keen @SwindonPolice PC on a 'ride-along shift' learning what we do best... tackling the #Fatal5
3 drivers reported in quick succession for using a hand held device whilst driving!! Please put your phone down and concentrate on the road!!
Following concerns for the drivers behaviour of this vehicle, #RPU attended the location, the driver pulled up nearby and was swiftly stopped. Driver positive for cannabis, arrested and currently in custody. #Fatal5@DrugWipeUK
No puns on this one. #RPU stopped a young lad today, two months after passing his test. His father in the car telling him to โsee what it can doโ. Speeding is no joke, it is a #fatal5 offence for a reason. It can kill, especially the inexperienced. Please drive safe all.
Driver was seen using their phone whilst driving in Ewell by #VanguardRST.
Once stopped, found the vehicle had no tax & a crack in front windscreen obscuring view.
TOR for mobile phone use (6 points & ยฃ200).
FPN for windscreen (ยฃ50).
Reported to DVLA for no tax.
#Fatal5
#VanguardRST stopped this vehicle when leaving Cobham Services.
Driver smelt of Cannabis and failed a #DrugsWipe. They have a previous conviction for drug driving.
Driver arrested & a specimen will be required for analysis.
#Fatal5
#RPU carried out a follow check on a BMW, which reached speeds of up to 77mph in a 40mph limit. The driver said he just wanted to get home quickly. However, after providing a positive drugwipe for cannabis, the only place he's going is custody #arrested#fatal5@DrugWipeUK
Stopped by #RPU following a spot by our 'ride-along' for the driver not wearing their seatblet, an examination of this van led to discovery of a tyre with ply exposed and it lacking an MOT. Driver issues a handful of tickets, some fines and points for his troubles. #Fatal5
The rider of this 125cc motorcycle was detected at 44mph in a 30mph in Burpham last night by #VanguardRST.
Checks found the rider had no valid CBT & the driver was found to be 2.8 times the drink drive limit!!
Driver arrested for all three offences & motorcycle seized
#Fatal5
#EdinburghRP stopped this vehicle last night as it sped pass them on #OrchardBrae. Driver was found in possession of cannabis & failed the roadside @DrugWipeUK. A great stop considering the driver intended to drive up the M90 to Kinross.
#Fatal5#NoExcuse
Happy Birthday today to the driver of this car, captured travelling at 72mph on a 50mph road. After a pre-birthday 'weekend smashing coke' (her words) she failed the drug wipe too!! Party for one in custody, points and fines for speeding in the post (no card) #Fatal5@DrugWipeUK
#FATAL5 | Officers are out and about today in Stockport conducting speed checks. Speeding is one of the five leading causes of serious injury and death on UK roads.
Several drivers have been dealt with so far for speeding.
#KnowYourLimits@fatal5uk#StockportTutorUnit
#FATAL5 | Officers have been out in several areas of Stockport over the past couple of days targeting speeding drivers. Despite the majority driving safely, several drivers were dealt with for speeding.
Speeding drivers should expect to be caught.
@fatal5uk#StockportTutorUnit
#FATAL5 | Officers from our Tutor Unit have been out yesterday targeting Fatal 5 offences in Stockport following concerns raised from the community. Despite most drivers complying with the limit, several drivers were dealt with for speeding.
@fatal5uk#StockportTutorUnit
Rota 1 - Another arrest, suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drink & drugs. Drink/drug driving puts your life and the lives of others in danger #fatal5
Chesterfield
After exchanging Snapchat details with a potential new girlfriend, this 17 year old driver decided to show off by driving off at speed with his 5 months driving experience.
Failed @DrugWipeUK for cannabis.
Romantic long walks ahead!
#Arrested#Fatal4#Gp2
This vehicle sped alongside our unmarked traffic car on #BluebellHill towards #Chatham. Average speed recorded 67mph in 40mph. The driver also failed to notice his rear number plate was completely unreadable. Reported for all offences and ticket issued. #Fatal4@KentPoliceMed DC
North #CVU officers have siezed this 18T vehicle from M25, where it was being driven by a driver who only held a provisional cat B (car) license. Driver reported for numerous offences and driver hours prohibition put in place. #fatal4#RTPCCVU
Car stopped in the @Policingstoke area. Driver is Disqualified. Tested Postive for Drug Driving. Found in Possession of Drugs and cash.
The car has been prohibited as unsafe to be driven and seized for No Insurance. Driver arrested for the offences.
#fatal4.