12th May 2011

WEYMOUTH: 'No excuse' for more than 3,300 drivers

DORSET Police and partners’ “no excuse” team caught more than 3,300 driving offenders between January 18th-March 31st.

Most were given tickets including more than 800 for not wearing a seatbelt or for using a mobile phone whilst driving including one issued to a person who was using a phone whilst supervising a learner driver.

Other offenders included 26 drivers not in proper control of their vehicle or driving without a proper view and 54 motorists caught driving with no test certificate, tax or insurance.

One new driver stopped for holding his phone up to his ear said he wasn’t on the phone and was “only listening to the cricket” while one woman stopped for speeding said: “I knew you would catch me one day. I’m always speeding through here.”

The team covered the whole of Dorset using both marked and unmarked vehicles and bikes.

Chief Inspector Bob Nichols said: “Recent news that ‘no excuse’ will be continuing for a second year underlines the Dorset Road Safe commitment to reducing the number of people killed and seriously injured.

“We know from bitter experience that more often than not, distraction or speed are directly responsible for collisions while the refusal to wear seat belts often results in a more serious outcome.

“While we are seeing great support for the initiative there are too many local motorists still prepared to take a chance. The message is clear – we want all drivers to take responsibility and ensure a safer environment for everyone”.

WEYMOUTH: 'No excuse' for more than 3,300 drivers

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