Cumbria Police recently concluded a five-day road safety initiative, utilising a high-visibility HGV to monitor and enforce driving laws. The operation focused on tackling the "fatal four" major traffic violations often linked to severe and fatal accidents. These violations include speeding, using a mobile phone while driving, not wearing a seatbelt, and impaired driving due to alcohol or drugs.

In collaboration with National Highways, the campaign leveraged the HGV's elevated vantage point to better observe and record traffic offenses. Throughout the duration of the operation, officers documented a total of 31 infractions. These included instances of mobile phone use while driving, speeding, driving under the influence, driving without insurance, careless driving, operating a vehicle without a valid driver's license, and vehicles that lacked proper MOT certification, tax, or were involved in other traffic-related offenses.

Sergeant Jack Stabler from Cumbria Constabulary highlighted the significance of the campaign. He noted that many of the offenses were deliberate actions that compromised the safety of both the perpetrators and other road users. Sergeant Stabler reaffirmed the commitment of the Roads Policing Unit to continue such enforcement measures to enhance road safety across the county.