Officers in Gosport have this week taken action against two separate instances of unsafe driving after spotting vehicles breaching traffic controls and travelling at excessive speed.
Stops made after patrols spot risky behaviour
An officer patrolling a bus and cycle corridor in Henry Court Way, Bridgemary, at about 6.45am on 26 July stopped a car that had entered a restricted route and continued beyond clearly marked signs. The motorist reportedly acknowledged taking a deliberate short cut.
A Fixed Penalty Notice was issued for failing to comply with a traffic sign, the force said. Earlier, on the same night, officers stopped a motorcyclist in Privett Road after observing the rider travelling at excessive speed.
“A Fixed Penalty Notice was issued for failing to comply with a traffic sign.”
Potential harm and further action
In relation to the motorbike stop, police said the rider admitted the error and apologised. Officers discussed the risks associated with high speed, the presence of pedestrians returning home after a night out, and the lack of protective motorcycle trousers. Given the manner of riding and potential danger to others, the rider was reported for summons for Driving Without Due Care and Attention.
The force noted that both motorists had seen a prior social media warning from police about cracking down on anti-social and unsafe driving but proceeded regardless. In a post, officers commented on one driver who asked them not to publicise the incident online.
“In fact, the second driver was cheeky enough to ask me not to post about him on Facebook.”
Wider enforcement and police message
Gosport Police said the social media page is intended not for “naming and shaming” but for education and promoting road safety, urging drivers and riders to consider how their choices might endanger themselves or other road users.
- Incident 1: Car entered a restricted route on Henry Court Way; Fixed Penalty Notice issued.
- Incident 2: Motorbike stopped in Privett Road for excessive speed; rider reported for summons for Driving Without Due Care and Attention.
- Police emphasised education and road safety, noting recent fines and penalty points issued in the area.
| Time | Location | Vehicle | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| About 06:45, 26 July | Henry Court Way, Bridgemary | Car | Fixed Penalty Notice for failing to comply with a traffic sign |
| Earlier the same night | Privett Road | Motorbike | Reported for summons: Driving Without Due Care and Attention |
Police activity in the area over recent days has included issuing fines and penalty points to motorists. The force urged the public to drive safely and to ride responsibly.
