Dangerous drivers caught in major police crackdown as motorists face fines and vehicle seizures

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Nearly 60 motorists have been stopped during a five-day police crackdown on dangerous driving across Kent, with offenders facing penalties including fines, penalty points and vehicle seizures.Officers from Kent Police's Roads Policing Unit carried out the operation at the beginning of July, patrolling some of the county's busiest roads, including the M20, M2, M25, M26, A2 and the A20 approach to Dover.The initiative was carried out in partnership with National Highways and aimed at identifying motorists driving dangerously or breaking road traffic laws.

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During the operation, officers were given the use of a specialist Heavy Goods Vehicle cab, which provided a higher vantage point than a standard patrol car.

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The elevated position allowed officers to spot offences that are often hidden from view, particularly among drivers of cars, vans and lorries.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Over the five days, officers stopped 59 motorists, including 31 HGV drivers, 10 drivers of Light Goods...

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