Police Target Travellers Breaking Covid Regulations
Essex couple fined for driving to Wales to deliver Xmas presents
Last updated 29th Nov 2020
A couple from Essex have been fined for travelling to Wales to deliver Christmas presents.
They were heading to Cardiff but were stopped by South Wales Police because they were in breach of Covid regulations.
A group of nine people travelling in convoy to visits friends in university was also stopped as part of the policing operation.
More than 100 vehicles have been stopped and fines issued for COVID offences since the policing operation started on Friday (November 27).
Twelve people have been issued with fixed penalty notices and a further 15 people were warned and instructed to leave Cardiff.
A total of 110 vehicles were stopped by police in the first 24 hours of the operation which aims to ensure those visiting Cardiff city centre are doing so within the confines of coronavirus legislation.
Powers to conduct vehicle checks were afforded to police officers by Welsh Government, under regulation 33 of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) and they are available to officers working in Cardiff until 5pm on Sunday, November 29.
Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Chief Superintendent Wendy Gunney, said: “I would like to thank the vast majority of people who are enjoying their weekend with caution and within the confines of the existing regulations, but those not adhering to the rules are continuing to put others at increased risk.
“The measures which are in place are in place for a reason. Our checks will continue throughout the weekend, and anybody blatantly flouting the rules, which have been made very clear, face being fined.”