Police stop dozens of vehicles on Oldham s roads and discover 21 offences in one day Date published: 12 February 2021
Officers discovered 21 offences on Oldham s roads
Greater Manchester Police have stopped dozens of vehicles on Oldham s roads, and detected 21 offences in one day.
Earlier this week, officers from the GMP Safer Roads Targeting Team and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency checked vehicles as part of Operation Globemaster, which aims to improve the safety of the road networks by ensuring vehicles are in the correct manner to be driven, as well as target the recent increase in the theft of construction equipment across Greater Manchester.
UNITED: An ambulance worker, police officer and fireman stand together as the emergency services back the Drink or Drug Driving – Never a Good Mix campaign TODAY marks New Year s Eve, and while this year is very different from previous ones in terms of social plans, many are more than likely to have a drink tonight. Although large gatherings are banned under coronavirus rules – putting an end to big traditional parties – residents may drink in the comfort of their home. And there may still be a temptation for drivers to get behind the wheel of a vehicle when they have had alcohol if they want to go somewhere.
An e-scooter seized by police officers in Little Lever GREATER Manchester Police has seized over 20 electric scooters as part of a crackdown on their illegal use on roads, pavements, cycle lanes and other public places. Current laws only allow for e-scooters to be ridden on private land with the owner s permission and used in public places can be seized by police, and riders may be prosecuted for operating a vehicle without insurance. There is currently a trial ongoing in Salford in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and the University of Salford for the use of e-scooters. This allows for the legal use of Lime e-scooters in the designated trial area only.
Greater Manchester Police have seized over 20 electric scooters as part of a crackdown on their illegal use. Since October 1 of this year, 21 illegal e-scooters have been seized by GMP after being used on roads, pavements, cycle lanes and other public places. E-scooters have become increasingly popular this year, however, GMP are now reminding people that current laws only allow for them to be ridden on private land with the owner s permission. E-scooters used in public places can be seized by police, and riders may be prosecuted for operating a vehicle without insurance. There is currently a trial ongoing in Salford in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and the University of Salford for the use of e-scooters. This allows for the legal use of Lime e-scooters in designated areas.
Police vow to crack down on illegal e-scooters Date published: 23 December 2020
GMP officers are reminding people that current laws only allow for e-scooters to be ridden on private land with the owner s permission
Since October 1, 2020, Greater Manchester Police have seized over 20 electric scooters as part of a crackdown on their illegal use on roads, pavements, cycle lanes and other public places.
Despite the increased popularity in the use of e-scooters, GMP officers are reminding people that current laws only allow for them to be ridden on private land with the owner s permission.
E-scooters used in public places can be seized by police, and riders may be prosecuted for operating a vehicle without insurance.