Police and Borough Council partnership sees traffic operation in Long Eaton

Credit: Derbyshire Police

A joint operation between local Police officers and the borough council has seen a traffic operation carried out in Long Eaton.

The initiative saw Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team, Roads Policing and Licensing Team officials set up checks in Wilsthorpe Road.

Over a two hour period, 13 tickets were issued for drivers/passengers not wearing their seatbelts, 5 tickets for drivers using their mobile phone and 2 for number plate offences.

A total of 21 vehicles and 2 taxis were stopped.

A statement said: “We will continue to work with the community to address road safety concerns and to help keep our roads safe for everyone.”