Almost 500 offences were detected during a road safety operation over the Bank Holiday weekend, police said.
Saturday, 5th June 2021, 12:01 pm
Officers from Sussex Police and the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership worked together to provide education, engagement and enforcement from Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31.
Chief Inspector Michael Hodder, of the Surrey and Sussex Roads Policing Unit, said: “As ever, our activity was generally well-received by the vast majority of the public who are safe and responsible motorists, and who could appreciate that our priority is to keep everyone safe on our roads through education and engagement.
“However, there is always a small minority of people who believe the rules don’t apply to them, and in turn, they risk the lives of themselves and others. This sort of behaviour will not be tolerated, and we will continue to take robust action against anyone who misuses our roads through dangerous or antisocial driving.”
A MOTHER has started a petition to try to slow down traffic and add more crossings on a busy road that families cross every day. Polly Wrenn is concerned about children’s safety as Shirley Drive in Hove is a 30mph road with no crossings but is used by youngsters from a number of schools in the area. The road is a busy route out of Hove and residents said that there have been several crashes in recent years. Mrs Wrenn said on the 38degrees petitions website that there are eight pedestrian crossings from the seafront up Grand Avenue and The Drive – but none once the road becomes Shirley Drive.
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AN E-SCOOTER has been seized in Sussex after the rider was seen to whiz through a red light. The rider was then arrested after they failed a roadside drug test and it was found they had been disqualified from driving. The rider was spotted by patrolling officers from the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) on Tuesday. The group posted an update on the incident on Twitter, saying: SSRP officers were out patrolling the roads of Sussex today and spotted an e-scooter going through a red light. SSRP officers were out patrolling the roads of #Sussex today and spotted an e-scooter going through a red light.
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Mark Anderson, spokesperson for Sussex Safer Roads Partnership, has revealed drivers claimed their plates passed their MOT test despite not following regulations. However, Mr Anderson warned drivers may be simply putting illegal plates back on their cars after a test to avoid being caught out during their yearly exam.