On Tuesday afternoon after attending several calls for service and following reports from concerned residents, police officers were out conducting speed and document checks across Rushcliffe villages.
Police said:
‘The majority of drivers checked were within the speed limit. Unfortunately, some were found exceeding the limit, increasing the risk of collisions in our rural communities.
‘With Rushcliffe having a large rural community, we want to highlight the particular danger this poses to horse riders. Horses can be easily startled by fast-moving or noisy vehicles, which can cause them to bolt or behave unpredictably.
‘A collision involving a horse and rider can result in serious injury or worse, not only to the rider but also to the horse and motorists involved. Please slow down and give plenty of space when passing horses on our roads.
‘This evening, our team carried out a substantial number of drink and drug drive checks as part of our Fatal 4 campaign in the run-up to Christmas.
‘Several drivers were found to have alcohol in their system, though none were over the prescribed limit. Our advice remains clear: the safest policy is no alcohol before driving.
‘One driver was found in possession of cannabis and subsequently failed a roadside drug test. This individual remains in custody while further enquiries are carried out.
‘Drink and drug driving significantly impairs reaction times, judgment, and coordination. It increases the likelihood of serious collisions, putting not only the driver at risk but also passengers, other road users, and vulnerable members of our community such as pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders.
‘Please help us keep our roads safe this festive season. Drive responsibly, respect speed limits, and never drive under the influence.’
