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Its day 1 of
#OPLIMIT
in Sussex & Surrey.
This eve
#RPUA
have stopped over 100 vehicles & engaged with drivers in
#SUSSEX
.
Although most drivers passed, there sadly have been arrests for drink driving & tickets issued for various offences.
Remember drink OR drive not both.
#RPUA
have been out conducting checks in
#BRIGHTON
.
This morning one vehicle was seized due to the driver being disqualified
And another arrester for drug driving.
@SussexRoadsPol
All lanes have now reopened on the
#A27
in both directions between the
#A24
(Grove Lodge, Worthing) and the
#A2025
(Lancing) following the earlier collision.
Road closure from Grove Lodge roundabout to forest Road in Worthing (A27 section) This will be closed for sometime. HGV's to use Sompting Road as a diversion.
@SussexTW
@HighwaysSEAST
Commercial Vehicle unit working with
@SurreyRoadCops
@HMRCgovuk
@UKBorder
today on the M25. After receiving intelligence to a group of vehicles that we not registered in the uk eventhough they had been in uk for 2+ years. All seized and drivers processed.
#CF566
#CVU
On a lane closure with a unmarked police vehicle with rear blue and red lights illuminated. Keep left sign on. Look left where driver of the car next to me texting whilst passing our vehicle. After the shock went the driver was stopped and issued the relevant paperwork.
#ch287
This April, Operation Downsway launches into Surrey & Sussex aiming to reduce collisions and tackle anti-social road use. You may see additional officers in marked and unmarked vehicles throughout the summer patrolling key routes across both counties
#OpDownsway
#CB422
Commercial Vehicle unit and
@DVSAEnforcement
supporting our Rural crime team today checking caravans and plant roadside at Beddingham. All caravan owners were pleased police were checking to see if stolen which none were. ☺️👍
#CF566
#CVU
Great work by our team! No stolen caravans, which was great but Stopped 24 vehicles & dealt with 1 insecure load, 1 prohibition notice & 1 disqualified driver.
#SEPARC
#RuralCrime
#CB172
Commercial Vehicle Unit working on A27 BEDDINGHAM. A number of vehicles stopped and checked for road safety and immigration crime.
2 x overweight vehicles
2 x wheels with loose nuts
1 x cords exposed
1 x insecure load
Education given out around load security.
#CF566
#CVU
Commercial Vehicle unit working on A21 today Johns cross today.
16 vehicles stopped and checked.
1 x no insurance
1 x no mot
4 x overweight
1 x tyre
2 x ins loads
2 x Prohibitions
1 x no waste licence
All dealt with roadside.
#CF566
#CVU
@Rother_Police
Commercial Vehicle Unit responding to a large number of complaints from residents about Hgv's using the A272 Golden bridge in breach of the temporary weight limit order.
26 HGV's were stopped and dealt with today and advised.
#CF566
#CVU
@Lewes_Police
@Wealden_Police
We currently have the A264 closed westbound between the Bewbush and Kilnwood Vale roundabouts due to flooding. This may impact Friday mornings commute with apologies.
#RPUD
have been out today carrying out
#OPLIMIT
checks around the county. Unfortunately we ended up with arrests for drink and drug driving as well as vehicle seizures for uninsured & unlicensed drivers. Some who tried giving officers false details.
Happy New Year and keep safe.
#RPUA
have been out this morning conducting drink and drug drive checks on drivers at various locations across
#SUSSEX
We're pleased to say that all drivers stopped passed.
Well done Sussex 👏