Over 100 vehicles stopped in Gravesend traffic operation

Dozens of vehicles were seized and fines issued during the latest fight against nuisance and dangerous vehicles in North Kent.

On Saturday 8 August officers from the Special Constabulary patrolled rural wards in Gravesend including Meopham, Istead Rise and Vigo.

During the shift they seized 2 illegal off road motorbikes and e-bikes as well as a van for having no tax for nearly 2 years.

A total of 14 Traffic Offence Reports were issued for incidents such as mobile phone use, having defective tyres and careless driving.

Two nuisance riders who were riding across farmers’ fields were issued with fines for breaching a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).

A further day of high visibility patrolling in Meopham and Harmer Street, Gravesend on Saturday 15 August saw more than 100 vehicles stopped.

A total of 58 Traffic Offence Reports were issued for careless driving, using a mobile phone while driving, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, and 4 vehicles were reported for having no tax.

Officers also seized an Audi A7 which was seen to be driving in a nuisance manner around Gravesend. The driver was issued with 2 TORs and a fine for breaching the PSPO.

An added bonus to the patrolling was the addition of the Kent and Medway Speed Camera Van which captured 27 road users for exceeding the speed limit as well as some drivers for seat belt offences.

Chief Inspector Sarah Rivett said:

‘We take residents’ concerns about antisocial behaviour and nuisance vehicles very seriously and it is important those responsible are held accountable. ‘Traffic enforcement operations like these are an important part of policing, helping keep road users safe and we will continue to target those who disregard the law and endanger others.’