Fatal Four Campaign: Leicestershire Police Cracks Down on Deadly Driving Habits

During a series of ongoing operations, Leicestershire Police stopped 15 drivers on Tuesday, highlighting the importance of the Fatal Four campaign, which aims to reduce road traffic accidents by addressing four major contributory behaviors: speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not wearing a seatbelt, and using a mobile phone while driving. The operation resulted in several arrests, with one driver found to be driving at over five times the legal limit following a collision.

Key Takeaways:

• Of the 15 drivers stopped, 7 were not wearing a seatbelt, and 5 were driving while using a mobile phone.
• One driver had an illegal number plate, and another had no insurance; both drivers were issued with fines and penalties.
• The Fatal Four campaign aims to reduce road traffic accidents by targeting the four major contributory behaviors.
• The campaign includes a robust enforcement strategy, with regular operations and checkpoints.
• The police are urging drivers to report any suspected drink or drug drivers to the local authorities.

Statistics:

• 7 out of 15 drivers stopped were not wearing a seatbelt.
• 5 out of 15 drivers stopped were driving while using a mobile phone.
• 98 arrests were made by Leicestershire Police during their recent June drink-drug drive campaign.
• 63 of the arrests were for drink-driving, 27 for drug-driving, and 8 for failing to provide a breath sample.
• 30 of the arrested drivers were involved in a roadside collision.
• 37 out of 98 arrested drivers were from Leicester.

Sources:

• Harborough Police
• Leicestershire Police
• Market Harborough and Lutterworth Police