DRIVERS using mobile phones while behind the wheel have been targeted in a special operation by Thames Valley Police.
Last week, they stopped more than 30 drivers in a three-day operation.
Officers used a bus to observe motorists. Anyone seen using a mobile phone while driving was then pulled over.
On Wednesday, February 16, and Thursday, February 17 the officers covered the A34 in Hampshire and Berkshire, the A303, M27, M3 and A31.
Wednesday saw 10 motorists stopped for using a mobile phone, three for insecure loads and two for not being in proper control.
On Thursday, 14 drivers were stopped for using a mobile phone, six for insecure loads and three for not being in proper control of a vehicle.
The operation also saw motorists in Oxford targeted.
Sergeant Dave Hazlett, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit was pleased with the way it had gone.
“This operation has shown that while the majority of motorists are being safe, a small minority are still choosing to use their mobile phones when driving,” he said.
“Research has shown that you are four times more likely to be involved in a collision and be less likely to notice and react to hazards in time by the distraction that mobile devices cause.
“Thank you to our partners Stagecoach and National Highways for their support in helping us to carry out this operation.”
