Police prosecute thousands of drivers for road offences as massive crackdown will 'remain ongoing'

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Police prosecute thousands of drivers for road offences as massive crackdown will 'remain ongoing'.

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Thousands of drivers have been targeted in a massive police operation to crack down on dangerous and illegal motorists.West Yorkshire Police has confirmed that more than 2,500 illegal drivers were identified by the police within a 12-month operation as part of Operation Trimburg.The force's Roads Policing Unit have pledged to continue the operation after a successful first year of operation.Action from the police between March 2025 and March 2026 saw 2,632 prosecutions as part of Operation Trimburg patrols.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say This included a staggering 654 people not wearing their seatbelts, 561 speeding drivers, 165 using their mobile phone, and 134 driving without due care and attention.West Yorkshire Police launched the targeted operations across Kirklees, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Mirfield, Golcar, Liversedge and Cleckheaton.The Roads Policing Team focused specifically on roads highlighted as safety concern hotspots following complaints from local residents.Operation...

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