MORE than 20 drivers have been reported for a number of traffic offences as part of a targeted operation in Coventry.
Coventry Police’s Binley-Willenhall and Earlsdon Neighbourhood Team, along with Traffic Unit officers, conducted a Multi-Agency Road Safety Operation (MARSO) in the area as part of Operation Regroup – a monthly day of high-intensity neighbourhood policing focusing on a different area of the city.
The operation last week led to 21 drivers being reported for offences including illegal registration plates, tinted windows, no insurance and using a mobile phone while driving.
Seven vehicles were seized for no tax, no insurance and other offences.
The operation included colleagues from the DVSA, DVLA, Coventry Council, and taxi licencing from Nuneaton and Bedworth local authorities.
Det Insp Andrew Mitcham said: “This MARSO is just one of the ways we are keeping your roads safe. We take road safety seriously, and this operation forms part of the Safer Streets Summer national initiative running in town centres and high streets across the UK focusing on antisocial behaviour, retail and street crime.
“We regularly conduct road operations working with communities and partners to create safer roads for everyone, deterring criminals who abuse the road network.
“Your safety is our number one priority and we are committed to reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries on our roads. If you see anyone driving in an antisocial or dangerous manner report it to us.”
Visit www.westmidlands.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety for crime prevention advice around road safety.
