Derbyshire Police record 879 offences and seize 72 vehicles in one week as part of road safety campaign

Derbyshire Police recorded 879 motoring offences and seized 72 vehicles in a one week clampdown as part of a national road safety campaign to reduce death and serious injury.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Sep 2020, 15:07 BST
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Officers from the roads policing unit led the enforcement effort during One Road, One Week, a National Police Chief’s Council initiative which ran September 14-18.

The most common problems recorded during the week included 436 condition of vehicle offences, 202 counts of speeding, 71 registration plate faults, and 116 document offences such as driving without insurance or a licence.

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Chief Inspector Jim Thompson, who heads the county’ operational support unit, said: “As a force we are extremely pleased with the outcome of this week.

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Derbyshire Police say road safety awareness campaigns such as One Road, One Week are vital to saving lives.Derbyshire Police say road safety awareness campaigns such as One Road, One Week are vital to saving lives.
Derbyshire Police say road safety awareness campaigns such as One Road, One Week are vital to saving lives.

"We know that road deaths are preventable and this work has placed emphasis on drivers who are committing offences which could lead to someone being seriously hurt or killed.”

Police targeted those routes with the highest harm statistics where, sadly, motorists have been either killed or seriously injured due to driving offences, such as the A6 near Buxton.

CI Thompson said: “We appreciate that some drivers may be genuinely unaware their vehicle is out of condition, for example, and this is exactly why these awareness weeks are integral to keeping our county’s roads safer.

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“Not maintaining the condition of your vehicle, speeding, and driving without insurance can all have potentially lethal consequences."

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The campaign was supported by staff across the force, plus local authorities, Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa, and HMRC.

Mr Dhindsa said: “Up and down the county I have been told that road safety is something that concerns people. That’s why I have supported many initiatives to make the roads safer.

“Having seen this enforcement campaign in action, I think it sends the right message to those who continue to ignore the rules of the road.”

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He added: “The robust enforcement of the law will continue well beyond this very successful week of action.

"I have made it a top priority and I know that the force will do everything they can to keep the roads safe for all road users.”