On Tuesday 29th September officers from west Cumbria conducted a traffic operation in Wigton following a number of complaints from the local community around anti-social driving in the town.
During the operation officers stopped 26 vehicles during the evening. Resulting in the following:
· Two traffic offence report for use of Mobile phones while driving.
· One driver reported for summons driving at 53mph in a 30mph zone.
· One driver reported for careless driving.
· One section 59 - warning issued.
· One drug wipe completed – passed
· One breath test completed – driver blew 20 at the road side.
· Four searches under section 23 MDA
· Four drivers dealt with for excessively loud exhausts
Inspector Steve Waddell said: “The operation was a great success and we will look to continue our activities in the area to tackle anti-social driving.
“I would continue to encourage people in Wigton to report such issues. The reports we receive are vital in helping us build up an accurate picture of what is happening.”
Anyone with any information or to report antisocial behaviour issues can contact police via reporting online, email 101@cumbria.police.uk or call 101.
