Officers from our road harm prevention and road crime teams stopped 114 vehicles as part of an ongoing operation to safeguard those using our roads.

Op Tramline is a joint operation with National Highways to identify motorists whose driving habits put themselves and others at risk.

Officers patrolled the A34, A38, A50, A500 and M6 in an unmarked HGV cab, owned by National Highways, from 17 to 22 March.

A total of 116 offences were recorded. Mobile phone use and not wearing a seatbelt were the biggest issues, with 34 offences identified for each.

Driving without due care and attention was identified 12 times, with other motorists found to be drink or drug driving, failing to stop at red lights, having no insurance and travelling with insecure loads.

Officers also recorded 56 interventions relating to road users falling below expected standards.

Fifty-six Traffic Offence reports (TORS) were issued, with two vehicle seizures, one referral to the Traffic Commissioner and two Vehicle Defect Rectification Scheme (VDRS) also issued. 

Sixteen drivers were also stopped and given advice.

Inspector Chris Moss said: “Going out in the cab is ideal because from their elevated position officers can spot people in any type of vehicle, from cars through to lorries, committing offences or just simply putting themselves and others at risk.

“This is a great example of joint working with National Highways to improve road safety and reduce the number of people who are sadly killed or seriously injured on roads in Staffordshire.”