TRAFFIC police are pushing for a specialist unit to help them tackle the issue of speeding in Jersey as late-night drivers continue to use the Island’s roads as a racetrack.Operation Canvas, a crackdown on anti-social driving – which was relaunch.
Jersey undercover police patrols stepped up as some drivers use roads like a racetrack
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Crackdown on drivers using Jersey s roads as racetrack
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Mar 5, 2021
THE police have warned that they could seize the vehicles of people arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and that the courts could ‘make sure you don’t get them back’.
Vehicle checks at Rue de Prés by States and honorary police as part of Operation Canvas. Picture: DAVID FERGUSON. (30356639)
Six people were arrested on suspicion of committing the offence and 39 people ordered to attend parish-hall inquiries during February as part of a month-long crackdown on anti-social drivers.
Speeds of 70mph and 60mph were recorded in 40mph limits while one motorist was allegedly caught driving at 57mph in a 30mph zone.