More than 50 drivers were stopped on Liverpool's major roads during a police "day of action" yesterday.
It led to a number of arrests being made and stolen cars recovered, as well as upwards of 20 driving offences being reported.
The operation was carried out in areas where the public had raised concerns about motorists speeding.
Checkpoints were set up and speed guns were used on main arterial routes such as Muirhead Avenue East and Edge Lane, with more than 50 vehicles being stopped.
Those stopped included the following:
• Four men arrested on suspicion of offences of possession of drugs and driving under the influence of drugs
• Two stolen vehicles located and recovered, including a black Volkswagen Golf stolen during a burglary
• 20 traffic offence reports issued to motorists driving in excess of 30mph speed limit on Muirhead Ave East – with one car travelling at 50 mph – and advice given to 15 who were travelling between 37-40mph
• Three motorists reported for offences of having no MOT, no seat belt and driving while using a mobile phone
• Traffic offence report issued for driving with no insurance and vehicle seized
• Two people cautioned for possession of a Class B controlled drug.
Liverpool Targeted Policing Inspector Leigh Price said: "Our officers are out policing the roads of Merseyside every single day of the year, but this operation was about focusing our activity in specific areas people have told us they have concerns about.
"It is in everyone's interests to keep our roads safe. The drivers themselves, other road users and pedestrians will all be a lot safer if those who drive dangerously, at speed, or under the influence of drink and drugs are subject to enforcement.
"This activity gave us an opportunity to educate drivers about the risks they posed to themselves and others by driving too fast, without their seat belt and while on their phone, as well as those who drove without insurance or in a car with a valid MOT certificate.
“With restrictions on travel having eased, our roads are busier now then they have been for several months and it is imperative that those taking to the roads again are responsible, and drive safely."
If anyone has concerns about a road near them, please contact us at @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook.
