Successful traffic operation sees over 30 vehicles seized in Sandwell

A total of 79 vehicles were pulled over by officers in Sandwell as part of a targeted traffic operation in the borough.

Last week the forces roads policing officers - along with a host of different agencies - completed a traffic operation in West Bromwich.

A number of traffic offences were reported by the team including:

• 10 reports of no tax
• 11 reports of tinted windows
• 19 reports of misrepresented registration
• Five vehicles did not have up to date MOT
• Three drivers weren’t wearing a seat belt
• Four vehicles had illegal tyres
• Six vehicles were in a dangerous condition 
• Two drivers were reported for using a mobile phone at the wheel

Officers seized 31 vehicles in total – 21 for no insurance and 10 for no tax.

They also made four arrests - for driving while disqualified, failing to appear court, theft and possession of Class B drugs.

The Multi Agency Road Operation included colleagues from DVLA, DVSA enforcement, Motor Insurers Bureau, Wolverhampton Taxi Licencing, and HMRC fuel testing unit.

Police regularly conduct road operations working with communities and partners to create safer roads for everyone, deterring criminals who abuse the road network.