Lorry driver is fined £100 after being caught balancing a LAPTOP on his dashboard whereas driving on the M20 in Kent
- Offending haulier was caught as a part of a brand new crackdown on main Kent roads
- He was noticed by law enforcement officials in an unmarked Giant Items Car (LGV)
- LGV lent to Kent Police by Nationwide Highways to permit higher view inside autos
A lorry driver has been fined £100 for balancing a laptop computer on his dashboard whereas driving alongside the busy M20 motorway in Kent.
The offending driver was caught by Kent Police as a part of a brand new crackdown on harmful driving on main roads and motorways throughout the county - which final week alone noticed dozens of motorists caught red-handed whereas on the wheel.
The haulier was noticed along with his HP laptop computer open and positioned on the dashboard by officers inside an unmarked Giant Items Car (LGV).
The LGV was supplied to the power by Nationwide Highways to permit investigators to higher see into automobiles and bigger autos.
Motorists caught committing driving offences have been filmed after which stopped by marked police automobiles.
Throughout the second week of January, 9 LGVs, 9 Heavy Items Autos and 26 different motorists have been stopped for offences together with utilizing a cell phone, not carrying a seatbelt, dashing, not being accountable for the automobile, not having insurance coverage, carrying an insecure load, and driving drunk or medication.
A complete of 44 motorists in Kent have been stopped and fined, given factors or instructional recommendation over this era.
The operation additionally resulted in a person being arrested after an officer on a police motorcycle smelt hashish coming from his automobile, which was travelling on the M10.
The rider stopped the motorist and he was detained on suspicion of driving whereas unfit by medication.
Chief Inspector Craig West stated: 'A momentary lapse in focus, akin to speaking on the cellphone, texting, or taking a look at a tool akin to a laptop computer within the automobile, can have disastrous and life-changing penalties.
'Use of the unmarked lorry helps us see instantly inside the driving force's cab, one thing we won't do with our regular marked and unmarked police autos.
'Offences that we determine carry a wonderful and factors in your licence, so ask your self whether it is actually price it.
'I strongly urge these caught on this operation and others who've used such gadgets whereas driving to study from their errors and drive safely in future. We can't hesitate to take motion in opposition to these putting others at risk.'
Nationwide Highways Regional Security Programme Supervisor, Colin Evans, added: 'We all know nearly all of individuals drive safely and sensibly however sadly a minority of motorists flout the regulation and put themselves and others in danger.
'Working carefully with our police companions and thru using the supercabs we wish to encourage all drivers - no matter automobile they're in - to suppose twice about their behaviour behind the wheel and ensure everybody will get to their vacation spot safely.'
