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ASPolice Roads Policing (RPU)

@asproadsafety

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linkhttps://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/ calendar_today26-09-2017 10:20:41

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THINK! Road Safety (@thinkgovuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

The British Horse Society (@britishhorse) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On this day three years ago, the Highway Code was updated and our Dead Slow messaging was incorporated. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3chD7HA #KeepBritainRiding

On this day three years ago, the Highway Code was updated and our Dead Slow messaging was incorporated.

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3chD7HA

#KeepBritainRiding
Paul Farley (@paulfarleymib) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ASPolice Roads Policing (RPU) Drive Insured James Dalton 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. Hayley Sutcliffe

Avon and Somerset Police (@aspolice) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

Avon and Somerset Police (@aspolice) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

Avon and Somerset Police (@aspolice) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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.

Avon and Somerset Police (@aspolice) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

ASPolice Roads Policing (RPU) (@asproadsafety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

Somerset Road Safety (@sc_roadsafety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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.

Paul Farley (@paulfarleymib) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#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.

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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

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
Avon and Somerset Police (@aspolice) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

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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

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
ASPolice Roads Policing (RPU) (@asproadsafety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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 Avon and Somerset Police roads. In more than half of these speed was listed as a contributing factor.

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 &amp; 2024) there were 876 fatal &amp; serious injury collisions on <a href="/ASPolice/">Avon and Somerset Police</a> roads. In more than half of these speed was listed as a contributing factor.
ASPolice Roads Policing (RPU) (@asproadsafety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 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