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Uploaded results for Sundays speed check on the A259 Eastbourne Rd in seaford. 56 vehicles recorded over 35mph in a 30mph limit residential area top speed recorded was 47mph in a 30mph limit #slowdown #30mphlimit @CSWSussex @Lewes_Police @SussexSRP @seahavenfm

Speed check results uploaded for today's check on the Alfriston Rd in seaford. 35 vehicles recorded in 2hrs top speed recorded was 52mph in a 30mph limit residential area by a motorcycle. #30mphlimit #Residentialarea @CSWSussex @Lewes_Police

In just 4 weeks, an astonishing 888 vehicles stopped, 635 as the driver was using their phone. #OpTramline 2024, where #VanguardRST supported by other officers from @SurreyPolice & @sussex_police, utilised the @NationalHways unmarked truck on the A3, M25, M23 & A23. #Fatal5

Yesterday we took part in a Joint Operation Stop Check on the A22 with colleagues from Sussex Police, the EA, ESCC and DVSA. 20 Vehicles were stopped and checked with advice provided to multiple businesses regarding their waste carrying activities.

To mark #RoadSafetyWeek, Brake has launched a new Road Victims’ Charter, demanding essential actions to ensure all those affected by road crashes receive the respect, support, and justice they deserve. roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/every-roa… 🔗 #RSGB

The @THINKgovuk team has launched a new winter campaign to highlight the consequences of even a few drinks before driving. roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/drink-a-l… 🔗 #RSGB

Been a busy couple of weeks here in Kent. National #Speedwatch coffee morning, last week, and today at County Hall in Maidstone speaking to @Kent_cc @KentHighways colleague's and local parish council representatives about Speedwatch

Speed checks carried out this morning @SussexSRP @BtonHovePolice in Woodingdean, Marine Parade Brighton, Ovingdean addressing residential concerns around speed, many vehicles over the limit #SlowDown #Fatal5

Officer in National Highways unmarked #OpTramline truck recorded this driver using their phone whilst driving on the #M23, #Gatwick. Stopped by #VanguardRST and Sussex Safer Roads Partnership's casualty reduction officers, where the driver was issued a TOR - 6 points, £200.

Monday sees the start of #RoadSafetyWeek . Trials of this roadside poster in E.Sussex saw an average speed reduction of 16.5% The design uses insights from the behavioural sciences, nudging drivers to reduce their speed. @Brakecharity @sussex_police @DavidHalpernCBE @KatyBourne

M25 J11-J10. #VanguardRST officer rolled alongside this transit van. The van driver - who was on their mobile phone, realised it was the police and shouted, "It's satnav". As they already have 9 points on their licence they've been summonsed to court. #Fatal5 #PutDownThePhone

This tipper was stopped by #VanguardRST & @SussexSRP Casualty Reduction Officers after shedding part of its loose sand load across the their unmarked car. Upon being stopped, a number of defects found, including insufficient tread & a positive #DrugWipe. Driver arrested. #Fatal5

Driver stopped in Chilwoth by #SPCasualtyReduction officer as their number plate was noticeably altered. The driver admitted putting a bolt through the 0 to make it a U and mis-spaced the letters, just so it reflected his job. Driver issued a fixed penalty, and DVLA notified.

Our Driver Fatigue campaign is now live with a powerful reminder that driving tired kills. Find out more about the risks of driving tired here ➡️ roadsafety.scot/fatigue #ArriveAlive

If you’re driving on the rural roads of #EastSussex either early in the morning or late at night, you’ll need to be especially #DeerAware. Read up on how to prevent a collision: ow.ly/Z1Ws50TCVpW @sussex_police @esccroads @Ashdown_Forest @SussexSRP

This motorbike rider overtook #VanguardRST in one of their unmarked police vehicle's well in excess of 50mph limit on the Farnham by pass. Vehicle stopped and rider issued a TOR for driving without due care and attention, and a section 59 warning. #Fatal5 #RideToArrive

Speeding driver stopped by #VanguardRST in Staines, provided a positive #DrugWipe for cannabis, so arrested & bloods taken. 4 days later, #VanguardRST stopped the same driver in Walton, they admitted smoking between stops, & again provided a positive #DrugWipe so again arrested.

RoadPeace has welcomed a significant shift in how road crashes are described, following National Highways’ decision to phase out the word ‘accident’ from its communications. @theJeremyVine, will @BBCRadio2 be next? Read more: bit.ly/4f29cxI #CrashNotAccident

Can you help ? We are looking for Community SpeedWatch volunteers across all areas especially Brighton & Hove. If you can spare a few hours a week contact us at csw@sussex.police.uk #Fatal5 #SlowDown @SussexSRP @BtonHovePolice @Chichester_Pol @Lewes_Police

Vehicle stopped by #VanguardRST on M25 (J9-8) for no MOT. Driver thought he was covered under his own insurance—unfortunately, he wasn't. Vehicle seized under Section 165 and driver reported. Always double-check your coverage before hitting the road! 🚨 #CheckYourInsurance