April clampdown on four worst driving offences

Kent Police will be targeting drivers who commit the four most serious offences throughout April

Kent Police will be spending April targeting drivers who commit what officers describe as the "fatal four" worst offences.

They are drink or drug driving, speeding, using a mobile phone at the wheel, and not wearing a seatbelt.

Traffic officers said between them, these offences contribute to the majority of serious or fatal crashes.

Extra patrols will be sent to hotspots throughout the month.

Ch Insp Craig West said: "Roads policing officers tackle the fatal four offences on a daily basis but campaigns such as these help to focus our efforts and remind all motorists of the importance of sticking to the law when they are in charge of a motor vehicle.

"Kent Police is fully committed to Kent County Council’s Vision Zero strategy, which has set a target of zero or as close to zero fatalities and life-changing injuries on Kent’s roads by 2050.

"Our ongoing enforcement activities are key to achieving that aim but motorists must also play their part and take responsibility for keeping themselves and other road users as safe as possible.

"Anyone who speeds, doesn’t wear a seatbelt, uses a phone at the wheel or drives under the influence of drink or drugs can expect to be stopped and held accountable for their actions, which depending on the circumstances may result in them being arrested and brought before the courts."

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