A TOTAL of 17 drivers were pulled over in one day during a traffic operation in Clacton.
A TOTAL of 17 drivers were pulled over in one day during a traffic operation in Clacton.
During Operation Calypso yesterday five drivers were given a �60 fine for not wearing a seatbelt and four cars were seized when officers discovered they were being driven with no insurance.
Two drivers were given an �60 fine and three points on their licence for using a mobile phone and police stopped and searched several other drivers on Clacton's roads.
Police community support officer (PCSO) Matt Green said: “Our specific focus was on west Clacton and our aim was to tackle any traffic issues, such as drivers not wearing seatbelts, using mobile phones and speeding.”
“We are determined to make Clacton's roads safe for both drivers and other road users and will not tolerate people who break the law.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here