Snooping cops go undercover to catch tourists driving badly in UK seaside town – but would YOU spot them?
The specialist
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Undercover officers will be out prowling the roads this summer
Credit: Devon and Cornwall Police
It comes as Cornwall begins to see an increase in
Officers will be deploying
Cops will employ high visibility and undercover tactics to catch out tourists.
They will be focusing on identifying the drivers known for causing the most collisions in the UK -
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Images shared by Devon and Cornwall Police show the officers already acting on their words and snaring an unwitting driver.
Devon and Cornwall Police have seen four arrests for suspected drug driving over the last two days of action.
Two vehicles were seized and two people using phones behind the wheel were caught out.
A further two people driving without an MOT, two people driving without a seatbelt and three people without insurance were caught.
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The underhanded tactics also turned up one surrendered licence after the
Devon and Cornwall Police said the drivers have been reported and penalties will be issued where appropriate, including points on licenses and fines.
Watch as cyclist with no helmet is stopped by undercover police for cycling along a MOTORWAY
Operations Commander Jim Gale said: "
He added: "These operations are hugely important for us to make sure we're doing our part in keeping people safe on the road.
"Our priority is to
Inspector Tony Hannaford, who heads up roads policing teams in West Cornwall issued a warning to
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A number of drivers have been caught out already
Credit: Devon and Cornwall Police
He said: "We'll be on the roads looking out for you, whether you know we're there or not, to put a stop to your dangerous behaviour. This action isn't a one-off."
In a more light-hearted message Inspector Hannaford went on to say the force looks forward to
He added a cautionary warning to drivers to please pre-plan their journeys and take breaks.
The sneaky officers will be out in force all summer
The force hopes their sly tactics will help create a positive and safe
Most common illegal driving activities
Here's a list of reckless driving behaviour and the fines and penalties you risk getting from it.
Using phone while driving
A cheeky glance at a phone screen will result in six penalty points on your licence and a £200 fine.
New drivers might lose their licence if caught doing so within two years of obtaining it.
Speeding
Lovers of fast and furious will end up with a minimum of three points and a £100 fine.
Running a red light
This offence will incur three points and £100 fine.
Middle lane hogging
It constitutes careless driving and police will hand you a £100 fine with three penalty points.
Undertaking
This could possibly result in three points on your licence and a £100 fine.
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