Police operation tackling dangerous drivers answers Halifax community's concerns

In response to community concerns, Operation Hawmill, focused on the Gibbet Street & Warley road area of Halifax.

The operation, which is funded by the Calderdale Community Safety Partnership, has relaunched this August with officers once again targeting motorists speeding, driving above the drink or drug limit, motorists using a phone while driving and driving without a seatbelt.

During the deployment:

Four drivers were dealt with for not wearing seatbelts

One driver was dealt with for speeding

One vehicle was seized for no insurance

One man was dealt with for disqualified driving and was summonsed to court

Co-chair of the Road Safety Delivery Group, Inspector Ben Doughty, said: “The public tell us time and time again that they are concerned about road safety, so we are pleased to receive funding to continue to combat bad driving on Calderdale’s roads.

“Officers will be targeting the fatal four offences, alongside colleagues from the Fire Service, Calderdale Council and Yorkshire Ambulance Service.

“Over the years we have seen an increase in awareness of Operation Hawmill and an increased awareness of the risks associated with bad driving, however motorists still put themselves, other road users and pedestrians at risk through dangerous driving.

“We will prosecute anyone who continues to put themselves and others at risk, and you will face points on your licence, a fine, having your vehicle seized or ending up in court if you flout the basic laws of driving.”

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