Gwent Police officers from the Severnside Neighbourhood Team carried out an operation Wednesday (3rd) to improve road safety in Monmouthshire.
Officers stopped vehicles whilst on patrol around the Caldicot area with the aim of reducing traffic collisions and potential casualties.
Throughout the day they had the following results;
7 fixed penalties fines given to drivers for using mobile phone. The drivers will receive three points on their licence and a £60 fine.
4 fixed penalties for not wearing seatbelt. Drivers will receive a £60 fine.
1 fixed penalty for not using correct number plates. The driver will receive a £60 fine.
1 person summoned to appear in court for driving without a licence.
Sergeant Roland Giles said, “We are pleased with the results of this operation which has helped to keep dangerous driving off our roads in Monmouthshire. We will be running similar operations in the future and we’d like to urge the public to drive carefully and legally.”
