Inspector Marty Gray, Manawatū Area Commander says Police in Manawatū have spent King’s Birthday weekend successfully disrupting and deterring anti-social road user gatherings.
Inspector Gray says on receiving information that events were planned, Police stood up an operation to ensure high visibility and broad coverage.
“Our communities won’t stand for menacing motoring behaviour – and neither will we.
“Our staff have done an incredible job of suppressing these groups who tyrannise residents, businesses, and other road users,” says Inspector Gray.
He says any dangerous driving, unauthorised street racing, intimidating convoys, burnouts, skidding, and excessive noise will be met with zero-tolerance.
“While visible, we have taken enforcement action against other drivers to keep our roads safe,” says Inspector Gray.
From the operation:
101 infringement notices were issued, including 29 for excess breath alcohol.
30 vehicles were ordered off the road.
10 vehicles were impounded.
4 driver licences were suspended.
Inspector Gray says local officers have been supported by colleagues from Wellington and Eastern Districts. As part of the operation, the Police helicopter Eagle was temporarily deployed to the region to provide assistance.
Inspector Gray says Police will continue to monitor the area for any activity.
More traffic news at: www.trafficfox.co.nz