A worrying 8 million UK drivers are still using their mobile phone while driving, a new study has shown - including those living in Plymouth*.
Despite the majority of people in Plymouth (93%) knowing it’s illegal to use their phone while driving, people admitted to texting, surfing the net and checking social media at the wheel – some even use dating apps or make an online purchase....
More than 20 drivers have been reported for offences by police as part of a multi-agency road safety operation in Plympton.
Local officers and Special Constables were joined by staff from HM Customs and Excise, VOSA, taxi licensing and Trading Standards for the operation in Vicarage Road on the morning of Wednesday 16 March.
In total 54 commercial and private vehicles were...
The RAC Breakdown Cover team is warning anyone planning to getaway this Easter to expect a long ‘Bad’ Friday on the roads as over five million motorists take to their cars for some well-earned time away.
RAC Traffic Watch data shows a total of 16.8m car journeys will be made over the Easter weekend as people make the most of the long weekend visiting family and friends or enjoying a...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is asking residents to heed warnings not to enter floodwater, as it could put themselves and others at risk.
Fire crews were called to several incidents where vehicles were stuck in floodwater to carry out rescues over the festive period. On 3 January, a cyclist was rescued in Newton Abbot after getting into difficulty near a swollen river...
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward who may have seen a car being driven dangerously around Plymouth.
Officers received reports of a green Renault Megane being driven erratically around Beacon Park Road, Montpelier Road and Westeria Terrace around 10pm on 27 July.
The vehicle, containing around five people, was seen mounting pavements and doing wheel spins before...
Figures have been released for Devon and Cornwall Police’s Christmas drink driving campaign 2014.
Police officers administered a total of 1,766 breath tests of which 156 were positive, refused or failed to provide. This represents 9% of the total and is a decrease of 3.5% on last years result.
Last year the figures were 167 positive, refused or failed to provide from a total of...
Throughout December Devon and Cornwall Police officers will be turning up the heat on drink and drug driving.
Any drivers involved in a collision and any motorists whose driving may lead police to suspect they are under the influence of drink will be breathalysed. If drug driving is suspected they may have to undergo a roadside sobriety test.
Following concerns raised by a number of local communities, the City Centre Policing Team led a successful operation to tackle antisocial driving within the City Centre, Stonehouse and Millbay.
Having recently received reports of speeding, revving engines loudly at night, beeping horns, playing loud music and driving off road, the operation aimed to educate drivers and their passengers...
Sergeant Owen Messenger from Devon and Cornwall Police is urging drivers and cyclists to ‘think safe’ when using the county’s roads.
Since the start of the year, there have been five incidents involving pedal cycles; all of which were serious. Last year alone, there were 77 casualties involving a pedal cycle, compared to 60 in 2012. Of these, five resulted in the deaths of the rider...
With the cold weather predicted to last for the rest of this week South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is urging motorists to slow down and ensure their vehicle is ready for winter.
A spokesman for the Trust said: "We have already received numerous call outs this week to motorists who have been involved in a collision due, in part, to the road conditions caused by the...
