ASPolice Roads Policing (RPU)

We’re pleased to launch the new Avon and Somerset Roads Policing Unit Facebook page 🚔 orlo.uk/rFoBY This gives you a dedicated place to keep up to date with road safety work, operations and enforcement activity across our area.

🚨 FAO the drivers using their phone to film a collision scene on the M5 yesterday while passing police , look out for your fines! Using a mobile behind the wheel is dangerous and irresponsible. Let's keep our focus where it belongs—on the road. #DriveSafe #NoDistractions #Fatal5

Every day we all set out on journeys fully expecting to arrive at our destination safely, sadly not everyone does. #FATAL5 #RoadsPolicing @SC_RoadSafety @PoliceChiefs @Road_Safety_GB @theJeremyVine @WeAreCyclingUK @THINKgovuk @HighwaysSWEST @RoadPeace @Brakecharity @bs_pearson

Another day & another driver putting lives at risk, this one 09:54 in a 30mph limit on the A358 at Henlade! In the last 2 yrs (2023 & 2024) there were 876 fatal & serious injury collisions on @ASPolice roads. In more than half of these speed was listed as a contributing factor.

This driver presents a significant risk to pedestrians & other road users! A level of driving that is reckless & selfish! This is Lysander Rd, Yeovil just after midday today, when we detected this driver at 72mph in a 30mph limit. #Fatal5 Now watch this: orlo.uk/kLT6G

We're appealing for witnesses after a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Coombe Street Lane, Yeovil on Saturday 8 February. A woman sustained minor injuries but her dog had to be put to sleep. If you can help, call 101 and quote 5225033696. orlo.uk/hwau7

@SC_RoadSafety Our thanks for @sussex_police for sharing this short video with us. Take 1 Extra Look for motorcyclists! @ASPRoadSafety

The choices we make behind the wheel matter. #FATAL5

WDC (04/23) A39 Glastonbury. #ClosePass of a cyclist. Driver pleaded Not Guilty & as a vulnerable road user themselves (horse rider/cyclist) felt they had given sufficient room! Adjourned several times but heard at NSMC 03/02/2025 & driver found guilty: 4 POINTS £958 fine/costs

Since the start of 2023, 121 road users in Avon and Somerset have lost their lives in fatal road traffic collisions. The vast majority of these involved one or more of the Fatal Five. The choices we make behind the wheel matter.

#OpScalis is now operational in 7 UK forces and evidence of how the relationship with crime and uninsured vehicles is inherently connected. 60% of vehicles seized through operation tutelage have secondary offences. A fantastic MIB supported initiative to reduce road danger.

THINK! has relaunched its speeding campaign: ‘Is Pushing It Worth It?’, encouraging young drivers to rethink their speed and adapt to changing road conditions, especially on rural roads. Learn more about how you can support here: ow.ly/hKru50UFgQA

This is the moment officers discovered one of the occupants of a car they stopped had a firearm tucked in their waistband. Drugs and a knife were seized from the vehicle too and this week the two people arrested at the scene were jailed. Full story ➡️ orlo.uk/u6tJA

The dashcam clip below is from the same proactive vehicle stop and more clearly shows the removal of the firearm from the suspect's waistband. Please note there is no audio.

We have today launched a hard-hitting film highlighting the tragic loss of life from recent fatal road traffic collisions in Avon and Somerset. #FATAL5 #RoadsPolicing Read more here: orlo.uk/9K9MI

A teenager has sadly died after a collision near Frome. Emergency services were called to the A362 Vallis Road after a RTC involving a blue Mazda at about 1.35am on Saturday 8 February. Witnesses, or anyone with dashcam, can call 101 ref 5225034215. orlo.uk/5ivgb

We are working across the region to address the high number of motorcyclists involved in collisions on our roads. Working with partners such as @SC_RoadSafety we want to understand more about the factors involved and develop operations & initiatives to address this risk.

Near miss reports provide us with a valuable insight & helps us understand more about the underlying risk & causations found in fatal & injury collisions. So far we've received 12k reports but only 214 have come from motorcyclists! Please report here: orlo.uk/bOg3e

We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A39 in Bridgwater yesterday (2 Feb). Officers were called to Quantock Road at 11.30pm following the collision between a car and two pedestrians. If you can help, call 101 ref 5225028930. orlo.uk/GSj56

@ASPRoadSafety @DriveInsured @InsuranceJamesD Wise words here and appreciate your support. The relationship between uninsured driving and secondary offences is well documented nationally. This removes road danger and protects the public from harm. @HayleySMIB