Swale Police Crack Down on Speeders and Drink Drivers
Swale cops hit the road hard on Friday 26 August 2022, targeting speedsters and anyone caught under the influence. Officers from the Local Policing Team ran stop checks on Queenborough Road, Halfway, and Chequers Road in Minster.
Speed Demons and Lawbreakers Nabbed
- Nine drivers stopped and slapped with Traffic Offence Reports.
- Six busted for speeding — one caught flying at 62mph in a 30mph zone.
- Two caught driving without insurance and tax; their cars seized on the spot.
- One driver reprimanded for careless driving.
Multiple Arrests Made During the Operation
Officers also arrested a man for erratic driving on Queenborough Road. Plus, two women got nabbed on suspicion of drink driving:
- Billie Sudds, 32, no fixed address, charged with drink driving. She’s been bailed and will appear at Margate Magistrates’ Court on 13 September.
- Jevon Young, 22, of North Road, Queenborough, charged with failing to cooperate with a preliminary test twice and failing to provide a specimen. Bailed and due at Medway Magistrates’ Court on 14 September.
- Elena Timos, 32, of Peregrine Drive, Sittingbourne, charged with drink driving and failing to provide a specimen. Bailed and set to appear at Medway Magistrates’ Court on 21 September.
Inspector’s Warning to Reckless Drivers
“We regularly carry out these proactive safety operations as part of our ongoing effort to tackle road safety in Swale,” said Inspector Joel Mitchell of the Swale Community Safety Unit.
“Most drivers in Swale stick to the rules, but there’s a small minority who don’t. Whatever the offence, big or small, we’ll take action and enforce the law.”
