A traffic operation held at Junction 7 of the M11 in Harlow yesterday (April 26) to help to reduce those killed and seriously injured on our roads found almost 130 speeding drivers and almost 60 people driving without a seatbelt.

In total, 129 drivers were found to be speeding and were dealt with accordingly. A further 58 people were dealt with for failing to wear a seatbelt while driving.

A further 38 drivers were found to be driving while using a mobile phone; each driver received six points and a fine. Two uninsured vehicles were seized and two drivers were found to be driving without valid driving licences. A further two drivers had their driving licences immediately revoked after they failed eye sight tests.

During the operation, a 26-year-old man from Ispwich was arrested and later charged with taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent. He is due to appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court on June 25.