The police operation, targeting drug and drink driving across the county, was in Southend on Saturday and saw most people driving safely, with the public expressing support for officers on the ground. The tactics used by the police proved highly effective at identifying people driving under the influence of drink and drugs. During just...

Last week, our team was out across the county for four days of targeted speed and road safety activity, supporting our shared Vision Zero goal: zero deaths and serious injuries on Essex roads.  Across the county, officers attended a wide range of sites highlighted for high-risk driving behaviour and noted significantly lower speeds and fewer...

As the Christmas season begins and celebrations increase across Essex, the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) is releasing a new festive safety message, “Don’t Bet on Drink Driving,” urging people to look after their friends and family, by stopping drink driving before it starts. Using a bold gambling theme, it shows that driving after...