Police pull over 33 vehicles in Wednesbury and find 30 offences
A motorist was arrested on suspicion of drug driving during a police road safety crackdown in Wednesbury.
Yesterday's police operation saw 33 vehicles pulled over in the town and more than 30 traffic offenses reported.
One driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and using a vehicle in a dangerous condition.
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Other traffic offences recorded included drivers having tinted windows, no licence, no insurance, not wearing a seatbelt, illegal tyres and using a mobile phone at the wheel.
Four vehicles were seized and six prohibited from being used on the roads.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We seized vehicles and made an arrest during a road safety operation in Wednesbury yesterday, June 18.
"Our teams carried out the targeted activity - along with partner agencies - on routes in and around the town centre.
"It led to 33 vehicles being pulled over, more than 30 traffic offences being reported, and one arrest on suspicion of drug driving and using a vehicle in a dangerous condition.
"The traffic offences included having tinted windows, no licence, no insurance, not wearing a seatbelt, illegal tyres and using a mobile phone at the wheel.
"There were four vehicles seized and six prohibited from being used on the roads.
"The multi-agency traffic operation involved our Road Harm Prevention Team, Wednesbury Neighbourhood Team, Sandwell Council Road Safety Team, Sandwell Council Waste Carrier Team, Sandwell Council Taxi Licensing Team and DVSA.
"We regularly conduct road operations working with communities and partners to create safer roads for everyone, and deterring criminals who abuse the road network.
"Your safety is our number one priority and we are committed to reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries on our roads.
"It comes as the Safer6 campaign is running across the borough with partners working together to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour, and deal with other issues that matter to residents across the six towns."
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