While most people are following government guidance to make only essential journeys, we are seeing some irresponsible drivers and riders taking advantage of the emptier roads.
We are taking this opportunity to let those drivers know our specialist operations officers are on patrol, both in cars and motorbikes, marked and unmarked and we will enforce speed limits on our roads.
We all need to do everything we can to reduce the burden on the NHS and by making only essential journeys and taking extra care when driving or riding we can help reduce the chance of having a collision or coming to harm while on the roads.
Every collision our officers attend in which someone has suffered an injury ties up medical resources, places a burden on the NHS and could also injure an essential worker on their way to help save lives. Excess speed is one of the main reasons people die on our roads.
We continue to receive reports of drivers speeding across the county so we are stepping up our patrols and enforcement.
Drivers who do not comply with the law may face having their vehicle seized, may be arrested or reported for offences.
Inspector Jason Baxter, Specialist Operations, Lincolnshire Police, said: “It’s only a minority who are taking advantage of the empty roads, as the majority of people have either stayed at home or driven sensibly when making essential journeys.
“But to the minority, we have a clear message: The traffic may be different, but the speed limit is not.
“I find it deeply frustrating that at times when it’s crucial to protect our NHS and those working long and very difficult hours, there are drivers and riders flouting basic laws.
“What is it they don’t understand? Our officers are enforcing speed limits and we will continue to do so.”
These are the only reason people can leave home:
• Shopping for basic necessities, for example food and medicine, which must be as infrequent as possible
• One form of exercise a day, for example a run, walk, or cycle – alone or with members of your household
• Any medical need, including to donate blood, avoid or escape risk of injury or harm, or to provide care or to help a vulnerable person
• Travelling for work purposes, but only where you cannot work from home
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