Sixteen traffic offence reports were issued to motorists during a dedicated road safety operation using a specially equipped HGV cab.
Cumbria police ran Operation Tramline between July 13 and July 20.
The operation was part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on the county’s roads.
Operation Tramline uses an elevated HGV cab to give officers a clear view into vehicles, helping them identify dangerous driving behaviours that may otherwise go undetected.
The 16 traffic offences detected included:
- 10 mobile phone offences
- Five seatbelt offences
- One red light offence
- One offence for not being in proper control of a vehicle
- One offence for a prohibited vehicle using the offside lane
- One due care offence
Officers also carried out wider road safety activity, including roadside breath tests and warnings to drivers following the manner of driving observed.
Sergeant Dave Styth, of Cumbria police’s roads policing unit, said: “Operation Tramline provides officers with a unique vantage point to identify motorists who are choosing to ignore the law and engage in behaviours which significantly increase the risk of a collision.
“It is disappointing that we continue to find drivers using mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts despite the well-publicised dangers.
“A moment’s distraction can have devastating consequences. These proactive operations are about preventing collisions, protecting road users and encouraging everyone to take responsibility for their actions behind the wheel.
“We will continue to carry out enforcement and education activity across Cumbria as part of our commitment to making our roads safer for everyone.”
Cumbria police continue to encourage all road users to play their part in reducing collisions by remaining focused on the road, wearing a seatbelt and complying with road traffic laws at all times.
