Driver clamp-down by Suffolk police leads to more than 90 arrests in July

A total of 92 people were arrested in Suffolk as part of the month-long initiative

Suffolk Constabulary
Author: Martha TipperPublished 31st Aug 2024

Police have made more than 90 arrests in July targeting drivers in Suffolk who were breaking the law.

The month-long initiative involved officers carrying out roadside checks in Suffolk to catch people using their mobile phones, speeding, not wearing their seatbelts or drink or drug driving.

In total: 92 people were arrested for drink or drug use; 84 drivers were caught using their mobile phones; and 46 were not wearing their seat belt.

Suffolk police said the number of people killed and seriously injured on the county's roads was usually 20% more in July than the average across the year.

The force added this was largely due to people making longer journeys and travelling from outside the area for their holidays.

It said the better weather attracted vulnerable road users running, walking and cycling.

Insp Gary Miller said the campaign "aimed to target all fatal four offences".

"We placed a specific focus on driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs due to the Euros tournament," he said.

More than 4,500 drivers were caught speeding, one of whom was prosecuted. 207 people attended speed awareness courses and 97 paid fixed penalty notices.

The initiative was run as part of a UK-wide operation organised by the National Police Chiefs' Council.

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