A seaside town in the south of England is at the centre of the crackdown from police, who are going undercover with motorists struggling to spot the disguised officers
Undercover police officers are being deployed to catch reckless drivers in England, with a coastal town in the south becoming the focal point of this crackdown. Motorists are finding it challenging to identify these covert officers as they blend in with regular traffic.
The specialist road policing unit has cautioned unsuspecting drivers about their diverse strategies to apprehend poor driving behaviour. In Devon and Cornwall, motorists are being alerted about unique tactics being used to combat dangerous driving. Over the past two days, these southern counties have witnessed four arrests for suspected drug driving during this operation.
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Two vehicles were impounded, and two individuals were caught using their phones while driving. Additionally, the police arrested two people driving without an MOT, two without seatbelts and three lacking insurance.
Operations Commander Jim Gale stated: “Keeping the roads safe remains our focus.” He further added: “These operations are hugely important for us to make sure we’re doing our part in keeping people safe on the road.
“Our priority is to deter dangerous behaviour, educate drivers, and identify those breaking the law in an effort to create positive, safe, sustainable change.”
Inspector Tony Hannaford, who leads the roads policing teams in West Cornwall, has also voiced his support for the force’s impending clampdown.
He warned: “We’ll be on the roads looking out for you, whether you know we’re there or not, to put a stop to your dangerous behaviour. This action isn’t a one-off.”
In a separate move, two police vans boasting advanced camera technology were stationed at different spots in the St Austell vicinity, responding to local worries about hazardous driving, reports Birmingham Live.
The road safety squad teamed up with community officers to “try to deter drivers from speeding and to keep people safe”, according to the county’s police force.