The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (The SERP) was in Southend-on-Sea for a collaborative day of action, supporting national Operation Dark Night, targeting risks to vulnerable road users during the darker months.
Enforcement activity included:- Two arrests for drug driver, including one care worker on duty at the time. One vehicle was also found with a bald tyre.
- Three uninsured drivers.
- One offence for “driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.”
- Two window tint offences.
- Nine seatbelt and eight mobile phone offences detected.
- 83 speed offences recorded across key collision hotspot locations, including Maplin Way, Woodgrange Drive, and Sutton Road.
- 45 routine vehicle checks completed.
- Five eyesight tests carried out.
- A pizza delivery rider was stopped for an unsecured helmet, which was later found to be damaged along with their vehicle.
Community Speed Watch volunteers were also active in Kings Road, supported by officers using TruCam technology- with nine vehicles reported for speeding offences.
Engagement Activity
Education officers spoke to over 250 members of the public; discussions focused on vehicle safety, visibility, and keeping vulnerable road users safe during the darker months.
Why It Matters
Most offences identified during the operation could have been easily prevented through proper maintenance, attention, and responsible behaviour. Every Vision Zero day is part of our wider work towards Vision Zero- eliminating deaths and serious injuries from Essex roads by 2040.
Every stop, conversation, and community engagement help drive change in how people think about road safety.
Learn more about Vision Zero and how you can play your part: www.saferessexroads.org/visionzero
