Kent Police and National Highways’ Operation Tramline, using an unmarked HGV cab, caught 73 drivers committing offences between March 10-16.
47 were using mobile phones, nine weren’t wearing seatbelts, and five were driving without proper control. One vehicle was seized for no insurance. The operation targeted motorways, with 52 HGVs stopped.
Chief Inspector Craig West, Head of Roads Policing said:
‘Unfortunately there are still a number of drivers who put other road users at risk by breaking the law.
‘Our main priority is to ensure the public are kept safe and the unmarked lorry is just one of the ways we seek to do that.
‘We are committed to protecting road users and our patrols will continue to take action against those placing others in unnecessary danger.’
National Highways Regional Safety Programme Manager Colin Evans said:
“Sadly, we know far too well how dangerous it is for drivers to be distracted at the wheel. You’re four times more like to be in a crash if you use your phone while driving.
“So, it is disappointing to see that some drivers are still prepared to do this, putting themselves and others at risk.
“But by working with our police partners in Operation Tramline we hope to persuade people to reconsider their driving behaviours and help us ensure everybody gets home from their journeys safely.”