Nottinghamshire roads policing officers support #OperationFreeway targeting illegal driving

By Shelley Marriott
Published 14th Mar 2023, 15:16 BST
Updated 14th Mar 2023, 16:01 BST
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Officers from Nottinghamshire’s roads policing unit have taken part in a week of action to help stop incidents of illegal driving on the M1.

They took part in Operation Freeway, launched by National Highways, to try to reduce the number of incidents on the motorway.

The week of action took place from March 6, to March 12.

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A series of tweets from Nottinghamshrie Police’s RPU said a number of drivers were reported for not wearing their seatbelt.

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One tweet said: “There were also a number of driver's seen to be on their mobile phone while driving. It got worse for one driver as he was found to have #NoLicence and #NoInsurance.”

Another tweet said: “This week may be focused on the #M1. However, this driver presented themselves on a plate to #RPU officers on their way back into HQ by going straight through a red light!

“Driver #Reported for the offence and suitable advice given.”