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Ninety-two lorry drivers caught on road without wearing seatbelt during Norfolk police operation




Dozens of lorry drivers were caught behind the wheel without wearing seatbelts during a police operation on two of the main routes through West Norfolk.

Three arrests were made during a week-long operation on routes including the A47 and A17, Norfolk Police said today.

And an officer described some of the offences discovered as "truly startling".

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A total of 263 offences were uncovered during the Operation Tramline campaign carried out earlier this month.

The operation, which also included enforcement work on the A11, saw officers driving an HGV unit provided by National Highways to observe lorry drivers behind the wheel.

In all, 92 cases of drivers not wearing a seatbelt while behind the wheel were discovered, plus nine other cases of other "fatal four" offences – using a mobile phone, speeding and drink or drug-driving.

Sergeant Jordan Pokorny, of Norfolk's Joint Roads and Armed Policing Team, said: "The number of offences detected as part of this operation is really disappointing to see, but also shows how necessary these enforcement weeks are.

"The fact that 38 per cent of drivers were dealt with for fatal four offences, is truly startling considering we spend a large amount of our time educating people on the devastating consequences these can often have."

In other categories, 89 offences relating to the construction and use of lorries were recorded, plus 51 insecure loads.

Ten offences of driving without due care and attention were reported, plus four of not being in proper control and four of no insurance.

In total, 215 traffic offence reports were issued during the campaign.

Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner Giles Orpen-Smellie said: "The numbers of drivers found to be committing offences during this operation is shocking and disappointing to see.

"It could take a split second for an accident to happen that could have devastating impacts for all of those involved.

"I fully support the work of Norfolk Constabulary in these operations and whilst people continue to commit road offences, the message is that we will continue to take action and prosecute."



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