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North Wales Live
3 hours ago
- North Wales Live
Police stopped drivers to test their eyes but found a lot more to worry about
Police stopped motorists to test their eyesight and check road safety, but found themselves busy with a range of misdemeanours. The checks under Op Eyesight were conducted in Flint yesterday (Monday) as part of a road safety operation done by officers from the Roads Crime Unit. It was held at the fire station on Coast Road, which also scrutinised vehicles for roadworthiness, in addition to checking if the eyesight of the driver reached a required standard. A North Wales Police spokesperson said: "All drivers must be able to read a legal, clean registration plate from 20 metres in daylight conditions. "Fortunately, of the 79 drivers stopped, all passed their eyesight test with no issues and the majority continued their journey within a couple of minutes." However, despite positive eyesight results, several TORs (Traffic Offence Report) were handed out to drivers for offences including: 13 x driving without a seatbelt 4 x driving whilst using a mobile phone 2 x no MOT 1 X defective tyre (cord exposed) 4 x driving without insurance 2 x number plate offences 3 x insecure loads 3 x stop searches 2 x PG9 Prohibition Notices issued, which restricts the use of a vehicle on a public road due to safety concerns A driver was also arrested on suspicion of drug driving after testing positive for cannabis at the roadside. He has since been released pending further investigation as officers await the results of further tests. The police spokesperson added: "Two electric scooters were also seized. The law currently permits the use of e-scooters only as part of government-approved rental trials – of which there are none in north Wales, or they can be used on private land with the landowner's permission. Privately owned e-scooters remain illegal to use on public roads, pavements and cycle paths. "Further advice and information with regards to e-scooters is available on our website: Advice on e-scooter usage | North Wales Police." Sergeant Duncan Logan of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: 'Good eyesight is essential for safe driving, and we make no apologies in trying to reduce serious and fatal collisions in line with road safety initiatives such as this one held yesterday. 'Road safety is everyone's responsibility, and every single day we act against those responsible for illegal driving. 'Further operations will be carried out over the upcoming months as we are committed to making the roads of north Wales as safe as possible. If this operation prevented one person from being injured or worse, killed – then we see it as a success.'
North Wales Live
06-07-2025
- North Wales Live
Man in 'serious' condition and four arrested after collision involving pedestrian shut North Wales pass
A 21-year-old man has suffered serious injuries and four people have been arrested, after a collision on the Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen, on Friday. The road was closed while emergency services worked at the scene . The collision happened following the Olly Murs concert at the Llangollen Pavilion, with heavy traffic in the area. Police have launched an appeal for people with dashcam footage, or witnesses, to come forward. A North Wales Police appeal yesterday (Saturday) said: "Road traffic collision A542, Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen. Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision on the A542, Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen at approximately 11pm on Friday the 4th of July 2025. "A 21-year-old man is in a serious condition and being treated in a major trauma centre following the incident last night. Four people have been arrested in relation to the incident and the investigation is underway." Sergeant Daniel Rees from the Roads Crime Unit, added: 'I would like to appeal for witnesses, and to anybody with dash cam footage, who were in the area of the Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen last night. "I know the area was particularly busy with people having left the Olly Murs concert in Llangollen Pavilion and we are keen to speak to anyone who saw an incident involving a pedestrian and a red Vauxhall Corsa. If you have a dash cam and travelled that route after the concert, please provide us with your footage.' 'If anyone has any information relating to this collision, please contact North Wales Police quoting event number 25000551605.'
BBC News
06-07-2025
- BBC News
Four arrests as pedestrian hit on Horseshoe Pass after Olly Murs gig
Four people have been arrested after a 21-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a happened on Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen, Denbighshire, on Friday at about 23:00 Wales Police said the area was "particularly busy" following an Olly Murs concert at nearby Llangollen Pavilion. The injured man is in a serious condition in Daniel Rees from the Roads Crime Unit, said the force was "keen to speak to anyone who saw an incident involving a pedestrian and a red Vauxhall Corsa".
Leader Live
05-07-2025
- Leader Live
21-year-old man injured in collision on the Horseshoe Pass
The injured man is in a serious condition and is being treated in a major trauma centre. Sergeant Daniel Rees from the Roads Crime Unit, said: 'I would like to appeal for witnesses, and to anybody with dash cam footage, who were in the area of the Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen last night. I know the area was particularly busy with people having left the Olly Murs concert in Llangollen Pavilion and we are keen to speak to anyone who saw an incident involving a pedestrian and a red Vauxhall Corsa. If you have a dash cam and travelled that route after the concert, please provide us with your footage.' 'If anyone has any information relating to this collision, please contact North Wales Police quoting event number 25000551605.'
Rhyl Journal
05-07-2025
- Rhyl Journal
21-year-old man injured in collision on the Horseshoe Pass
The injured man is in a serious condition and is being treated in a major trauma centre. Sergeant Daniel Rees from the Roads Crime Unit, said: 'I would like to appeal for witnesses, and to anybody with dash cam footage, who were in the area of the Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen last night. I know the area was particularly busy with people having left the Olly Murs concert in Llangollen Pavilion and we are keen to speak to anyone who saw an incident involving a pedestrian and a red Vauxhall Corsa. If you have a dash cam and travelled that route after the concert, please provide us with your footage.' 'If anyone has any information relating to this collision, please contact North Wales Police quoting event number 25000551605.'
