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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Dewsbury illegal driving crackdown
2. Vehicles seized Dewsbury arrest made
In a crackdown on illegal driving in Dewsbury, thirty-two drivers have been prosecuted and four vehicles seized in early May. The Dewsbury and Mirfield NPT officers have hinted at more operations to come following the success of Operation Trimburg. The three-day action in Dewsbury West resulted in drivers being stopped for offenses such as speeding, no insurance, mobile phone use, and more. The operation, funded by local Kirklees councillors, aims to tackle the ‘Fatal 5’ driver behaviors that lead to serious accidents. West Yorkshire Police is dedicated to Vision Zero, aiming to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries in the region. Inspector Liz Lockwood emphasized the importance of safe driving and encouraged residents to report any dangerous driving behaviors.
1. Dewsbury Police Operation Results in Arrests and Vehicle Confiscations
2. Crackdown on Illegal Driving in Dewsbury Leads to Arrests and Seizures
Wednesday 8 May , 2024
Police in Dewsbury have cracked down on illegal driving in the area, with a recent operation resulting in the prosecution of thirty two drivers and the seizure of four vehicles. The Dewsbury and Mirfield Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) has announced that more operations are in the pipeline, with the Roads Policing Unit set to join forces for future activities under Operation Trimburg.
Over a three-day period from May 1 to May 3, officers in Dewsbury West stopped and prosecuted drivers for a range of offences including speeding, lack of insurance, mobile phone use, failure to wear seatbelts, and illegal car modifications. Additionally, three cars were seized for document offences, and one reported stolen vehicle was recovered, leading to the arrest of the driver for vehicle theft.
Operation Trimburg, funded by local Kirklees councillors, has been targeting illegal driving across Kirklees, with patrol locations determined based on intelligence provided by residents to councillors.
Previous police operations in February and March in Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley, and Spen led to the recovery of 20 vehicles and the arrest of drivers for various offences including drink/drug driving, vehicle theft, and dangerous driving. These operations focused on addressing the ‘Fatal 5’ driver behaviours known to cause serious and fatal collisions, such as speeding, lack of seatbelt use, drink and drug driving, mobile phone use, and careless driving.
West Yorkshire Police’s commitment to Vision Zero, a road safety initiative aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and severe injuries while promoting safe and equitable mobility, remains steadfast.
Inspector Liz Lockwood of the Dewsbury and Mirfield NPT expressed gratitude to Kirklees councillors for their support and emphasized the importance of road safety. She highlighted the need for continued vigilance and enforcement to ensure the safety of all road users in the area.
Residents concerned about dangerous driving in their area are encouraged to report incidents to local councillors via Operation Trimburg or directly to the Dewsbury and Mirfield NPT. Contact can be made through the non-emergency police number 101 or online via the West Yorkshire Police website.
