Kent Police crack down on road offences in Folkestone

A coordinated police operation across Folkestone dedicated to tackling road safety violations has delivered significant results.

On Wednesday 27 August 2025, officers from Folkestone joined forces with Folkestone & Hythe council, taxi licensing officials, and environmental protection officers to take part in an ongoing road safety campaign. The operation focused on identifying dangerous driving, ensuring compliance with traffic regulations, and targeting suspected drink or drug drivers.

The operation saw 20 officers deployed across Folkestone, with marked and unmarked patrols. Static checkpoints were deployed in Dover Road, Tontine Street, and Shorncliffe Road. Officers engaged with numerous drivers and passengers across the day.

As a result, multiple Traffic Offence Reports were made, alongside a number of arrests:

• Two arrests for suspected drug driving.
• One recall to prison following identification by plainclothes officers in the town centre.
• 31 Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) issued for offences including speeding, mobile phone use, lack of insurance, and seatbelt violations.
• Four e-scooters seized.
• One rental van seized due to suspected fake documentation and lack of valid insurance.
• One taxi driver arrested for drug driving.

PC Kevin Marsh said:

‘This operation highlights the benefits of partnership working and proactive engagement. By removing dangerous drivers and illegal vehicles from the roads, we are making Folkestone a safer place both on and off the roads.  ‘We would also like to remind the public that if you are found riding an unsafe or illegal vehicle, such as an e-bike, or e-scooter you must prepare for it to be seized or face potential prosecution.'