Hucknall police stop more than 100 drivers during 'Fatal 4' Operation Checkpoint action
Officers from Hucknall Neighbourhood Policing team have taken part in Operation Checkpoint – a traffic operation focusing on the Fatal 4 offences of speeding, drink/drug driving, drivers and passengers not wearing seatbelts and drivers distracted by mobile phone use.
Officers reported that the operation was a great success with more than 100 cars pulled over and dealt with appropriately.
PC Liam Taylor, posting on Ashfield Police’s Facebook site, said: “We have been receiving numerous complaints from local residents about speeding in the Hucknall area, so as a team we decided to have a day of action.
"Vehicles were pulled over and most drivers were complimentary and it was very well received.
"The operation wasn't just about enforcement but also about education.
"Fatal 4 offences are avoidable and take too many lives.
“We will be doing similar operations in the coming months and would encourage Hucknall residents to keep on reporting instances of speeding and nuisance driving so we can target our resources appropriately.”