Police in Scarborough say 'no cause to arrest anyone' during Winter of Action campaign

As part of the national "Winter of Action" campaign, the Neighbourhood Policing Team, Roads Policing Officers, student officers and Special Constabulary held a road safety operation aimed at deterring drink and drug driving, motoring offences and promoting road safety.

The operation was focused on engagement and education and officers spoke to a number of motorists and members of the public to provide advice and education.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “We conducted proactive mobile patrols in marked and unmarked vehicles looking at moving traffic offences, drink/drug driving and other road safety related issues, followed by a static roadside check on Seamer Road.

“We’re pleased to say, we had no cause to arrest anyone and engaged with a number of drivers and the local community to provide road safety advice.

“It is vital that your vehicle is roadworthy and that you drive according to the road conditions, particularly at this time of year when roads can be icy or slippy and catch you out.”

Follow these tips from the ‘Think’ campaign to keep you and your vehicle fit for the road

You and your journey

• Make sure you are well rested and are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Plan your route before leaving, and identify opportunities for you to take a break if necessary during your journey.

• You can check the latest traffic conditions from Traffic England.

Tyre tread

• The legal minimum tread depth for car tyres in the UK is 1.6mm. Driving without the legally required amount of tread can adversely affect your grip, braking distance and steering.

• If you are stopped by the police and found with illegal tyres, you could receive a £2,500 fine and 3 penalty points per tyre.

Tyre pressure

• Driving with underinflated or overinflated tyres can adversely affect your braking distance, steering, fuel efficiency and the lifetime of your tyres.

Fuel level

• In 2015, there were more than 7,000 breakdown incidents due to vehicles running out of fuel.

• Always keep your tank at least one-quarter full to avoid running out on your journey.

• You can be issued a Fixed Penalty Notice in some locations if your breakdown was foreseeable, such as running out of fuel.

Oil level

• Maintaining the correct oil level is essential as the oil lubricates, cleans, cools and protects the moving parts of your engine, preventing your engine from seizing up and breaking down.

Water level

• To ensure you have good visibility, always keep your screen wash topped up so you can clear any debris or dirt off your windscreen.

Lights

• Your lights are not only essential for you, they are also essential for other drivers to understand how you are driving your vehicle and how you intend to manoeuvre.