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Dorset Police release footage of drivers prosecuted for motoring offences under Operation Snap
28 August 2020
Dashcam footage submitted to the Force is being released in a bid to encourage more people to get involved with the scheme. Operation Snap is a secure online facility that allows submissions of video and photographic evidence relating to driving incident... -
Dorset Police urges motorists to stay safe on our roads
21 August 2020
Dorset Police is calling on residents and those visiting the area to behave sensibly and respect other road users. The Force wants those getting behind the wheel to take extra care, ensure your vehicle is roadworthy and that you are fit to drive, as well... -
Warning to motorists following car gatherings in Poole
14 July 2020
Officers are warning the public about dangerous driving following recent unauthorised ‘car meets’ in Poole. Dorset Police is aware of a large gathering of cars and people in the Oakdale area on the evening of Friday 3 July and Friday 10 July ... -
Appeal for information following dangerous driving incident in Poole
19 June 2020
Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward after a vehicle made off from police and was seen driving dangerously in Poole. At around 2pm on Thursday 18 June 2020 officers from Dorset Police’s No Excuse team attempted to stop... -
Dorset Police urge motorists to behave sensibly on our roads
22 May 2020
Dorset Police will be stepping up its education and enforcement of the ‘fatal five’ with a focus on speed as part of a National Police Chiefs’ Council operation. With the gradual relaxing of lockdown restrictions, police forces througho... -
Appeal for information following dangerous driving incident in North Dorset
15 April 2020
Officers investigating a dangerous driving incident in North Dorset are appealing for any witnesses or motorists with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. At around 6.25pm on Saturday 11 April 2020 Dorset Police received a report of a black BMW 3 Se... -
Witness appeal after alleged dangerous driving incident in North Dorset
01 April 2020
Officers investigating an alleged dangerous driving incident in North Dorset are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. It was reported that, at around 2pm on Tuesday 31 March 2020, a black BMW 3 series was seen to drive dang... -
Witness appeal after car failed to stop for officers near Dorchester
05 February 2020
Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a car failed to stop when requested near Dorchester. At 8.51pm on Wednesday 29 January 2020 it was reported that a silver Mitsubishi pick-up failed to stop for officers when requested after it ha... -
Drink OR drive this Christmas – you can’t do both
11 December 2019
Dorset Police officers will be out and about in the run up to Christmas and New Year enforcing against anyone who is selfish or foolish enough to drive while under the influence of alcohol. Drivers will be breath tested if police think their driving has... -
Update – man due in court in connection with reported dangerous driving in Weymouth
17 October 2019
A man is due to appear in court in connection with a reported dangerous driving incident in Weymouth. At around 5.35pm on Monday 8 April 2019 officers attempted to stop a silver Vauxhall Vectra in the area of Spa Road. It was reported the vehicle made of...
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