Police issued nearly 300 fixed penalty notices and made 67 arrests as part of a week long operation during Road Safety Week last month.
The PSNI held a number of "proactive operations" during Road Safety Week, which runs from Monday, November 17 to Sunday, November 23, in an effort to make Northern Irish roads safer.
This saw the Roads Policing and Tactical Support Group issue nearly 300 fines, report 121 people to the PPS for road traffic offences and make 67 arrests.
Read more: Police have 'no plans' to introduce public dash-cam reporting road safety scheme
Read more: Mobile speed cameras continue to breach guidelines as 2023 sees record detections
During the week speed cameras were deployed in 170 operations which saw 2,693 detections for speeding.
Operational Support Department, Superintendent Jonathan Wilson said: "This was a week of proactive policing operations to help keep roads across Northern Ireland safe. These figures show that despite repeated warnings and advice, some motorists continue to break the law.
“We launched our winter anti-drink and drug drive operation for 2024 earlier this month. We will be using all the powers and legislation at our disposal, including authorised checkpoints, to detect people who drive after taking drugs and/or alcohol.
“All motorists need to consider the consequences of their actions and ensure that their friends, family and they, themselves, get home safely. Even having one drink when you are driving can have catastrophic consequences.
“When you follow our simple safety message, the Fatal Five, you can keep you and your loved ones safe. The message is simple: don’t drink or take drugs and drive, slow down, don’t be careless, always wear your seatbelt and never use your mobile phone whilst driving.”
Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here.
English (United States) ·