Kent Police launch campaign to tackle 'fatal four' traffic offences
Throughout April the force will be patrolling known hotspots
This April, Kent Police will carry out a month-long operation, targeting drivers who commit what officers describe as the "fatal four" traffic offences.
The force will target motorists throughout April who are drink or drug driving, speeding, using a mobile phone at the wheel, and not wearing a seatbelt.
Traffic officers say these four factors contribute to the majority of serious or fatal collisions.
Officers from the Roads Policing Unit will be patrolling known hotspots.
"held accountable for their actions"
Chief Inspector Craig West, Head of Roads Policing, said:
"Roads policing officers tackle the fatal four offences on a daily basis but campaigns such as these help to focus our efforts and remind all motorists of the importance of sticking to the law when they are in charge of a motor vehicle.
"Kent Police is fully committed to Kent County Council’s Vision Zero strategy, which has set a target of zero or as close to zero fatalities and life-changing injuries on Kent’s roads by 2050.
"Our ongoing enforcement activities are key to achieving that aim but motorists must also play their part and take responsibility for keeping themselves and other road users as safe as possible.
"Anyone who speeds, doesn’t wear a seatbelt, uses a phone at the wheel or drives under the influence of drink or drugs can expect to be stopped and held accountable for their actions, which depending on the circumstances may result in them being arrested and brought before the courts."