Officers tackle road safety in Folkestone

Police seized 8 vehicles, issued more than 30 traffic offence reports and secured an arrest during action to tackle road safety in Folkestone.

On Friday 12 June 2026, patrols promoted road safety to road users in and around the A2034 Cheriton Road and Dover Road areas.

Seized

At around 2.30pm, constables stopped a driver who was found to be without insurance.

Further checks revealed the 55 year old was also wanted on warrant for an unrelated offence. He was arrested and his vehicle was seized.

Officers confiscated 7 other vehicles after motorists drove while disqualified, without insurance and/or without tax. One e-scooter was also seized.

Banned and fined

A man, whose van was found not to be legally roadworthy, was banned from driving the vehicle on public roads until essential repairs had been carried out.

The man was also issued a fixed penalty notice by Folkestone and Hythe District Council environmental enforcement officers for transporting scrap metal without the appropriate documentation.

Summonsed

Officers issued 34 TORs, 12 of which were issued for speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, and using a mobile phone while driving, which are ‘fatal four’ behaviours, alongside driving under the influence of drink or drugs.

One stop resulted in a member of the public being summonsed to court for driving while disqualified.

Two people were handed Vehicle Defect Rectification Scheme notices after their vehicles were found to have minor faults.

Under the scheme, drivers can avoid prosecution and fines by carrying out repairs within 14 days of receipt of the notice and having an MOT station confirm the vehicle to be roadworthy.

Partnership working

Sergeant Kevin Marsh said:

‘It remains a priority for Kent Police to tackle each of the ‘fatal four’ offences, alongside identifying motorists who are on the road illegally. ‘We proactively stopped many vehicles and gave advice in relation to safer driving and ensuring vehicles are in a safe condition to be driven. ‘We were also joined by the local council, who targeted taxis and waste removal vehicles to ensure they were complying with relevant licences.’

Cllr Polly Blakemore, Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services, said:

'We are pleased to support these operations. 'In addition to the top priority of improving safety on our district’s roads, we can target other activity such as the unlicensed carrying of waste. Too often we are seeing such waste being fly tipped on our roadside verges and blighting our towns and villages. 'We remain firmly committed to working with other agencies in protecting our district.'

Kent Police is taking part in the national Neighbourhood Policing Week (15-19 June) to recognise and celebrate the contribution of neighbourhood officers, staff and volunteers.