Middlesbrough Vehicles Stopped in Winter Checks Operation

Around 40 vehicles were checked on Thursday 22^nd January, as officers continued to ensure they are road worthy and safe, as part of a winter checks operation.

Yesterday, officers went to Cannon Park Industrial Estate in Middlesbrough, along with partners from Cleveland Fire Brigade and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

The aim of the operation is to identify vehicles with any issues that need to be addressed and to educate and engage with road users to ensure their vehicles and the drivers behind the wheel are fit and suitable to be on the road, for everyone’s safety.

The DVSA were present to assist with vehicle inspections, and the fire service present to provide advice on winter safety and offer items such as screen wash to ensure drivers keep a clear view of the road during muddy or salty spray.

Over the course of the day, three vehicles were seized due to having no insurance and three drivers were reported to court.

There were 11 prohibitions issued for defect or document offences – such as the defective tyre and insecure load photographed above – and also issued eight fixed penalty notices.

PC Guy, who was part of the operation said: “These vehicle checks are designed to randomly examine cars which are being used on the road to make sure that any which could be in a dangerous condition are prevented from being used and are made safe, to ensure that all road users can reach their destinations without tragedy.

“Police will continue to conduct these checks across the county in an attempt to reduce collisions, prevent fatalities and reduce the harm caused by road users who flout the law.”