24 Motorists Fined For Mobile Phone And Seatbelt Offences In Hucclecote SCT Operation
Written by Shaun Moore on June 22, 2010
Hucclecote Safer Community Team (SCT) ran a road safety operation today, June 22, and fined 24 people for motoring offences. 
The operation, which was based at the Double Gloucester pub on Cheltenham Road, was in response to concerns raised by local residents in Longlevens and Elmbridge.
Police Sergeant Patricia McCavera of Hucclecote SCT, explained: “The operation was run due to concerns made by local residents about mobile phone use and people not using seatbelts.”
During the operation 20 motorists admitted to not wearing a seatbelt and were given a £60 fine while four people admitted using a mobile phone while driving and were given a £60 fine and three points on their license.
Three drivers were also issued a form which means they have 28 days to rectify faults to their vehicles. Amongst the defects spotted were damaged and irregular number plates.
Another driver was stopped for having too dark a tint to their windows and was instructed to remove the tint at the road side. Other drivers were also stopped and verbally warned with regards to speed.
PS McCavera added: “Local residents expressed their pleasure at seeing officers carrying out their duties in this manner.
“When members of the public have problems and report them to the police, we will take positive action to address their concerns. I hope operations like this will make local people confident that we are listening to them. We will continue to look at the issue and do more of these operations if the community tell us they want us to.”
More information on Hucclecote SCT and the work they do can be found by visiting www.gloucestershire.police.uk and visiting the Neighbourhood Policing section.
