Cops Crack Down on Dangerous Drivers in Kent
On Friday 1 September 2023, local officers joined forces with the Kent Special Constabulary after community concerns about reckless vehicles in the area.
Drug Driver Busted on Dymchurch Road
Police stopped a car on Dymchurch Road and found the 24-year-old Faversham man behind the wheel had failed a drugs test. He was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and bailed until 27 November, pending further investigations.
Seatbelt Slackers and Phone Users Nabbed
- Four drivers caught without seatbelts, all reported.
- Two more face action for using mobile phones while driving.
- One driver reported for driving without a proper licence.
- Another nailed for a dodgy registration plate.
Police Warn: Follow Road Safety Rules or Face Court
“Wearing a seatbelt and not using your phone are two very simple actions which if followed, keep the roads safe for everyone and mean drivers avoid potential court action,” said Inspector James Wyles of the Folkestone and Hythe Community Safety Unit.
He added, “Everyone has a part to play when it comes to road safety and I would urge people to consider that before they get behind the wheel.”
Officers plan more crackdowns as part of the Safer Autumn campaign to slash road fatalities.
