Seized - Police have seized and reported drivers for not wearing seatbelts and lacking insurance (Image: Essex Police)
Essex Police have reported 39 drivers in Westcliff for not wearing seatbelts and have seized 12 cars for not having insurance.
Essex Police officers held a "vision zero" day in support of a national road safety campaign, forcing on the fatal four offences that contribute to collisions where someone is killed or seriously injured.
Throughout April, the police roads policing unit, are focusing on the offences of speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, distractions caused by mobile phones and drug and drink driving.
50 people were reported and 12 vehicles seized
In just one day, Thursday April 11, they seized 12 vehicles and reported 50 drivers for a variety of road-related offences:
- 39 people reported for not wearing seat belts - 39 people
- 6 people reported for using a mobile phone while driving
- 12 vehicles seized for not having insurance.
- 3 people reported for illegal window tints
- 1 person reported for careless driving
- And 6 more people were reported for other traffic offences.
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