Uninsured driving isn’t victimless. Offenders are 6–7x more likely to be in a fatal crash, and over half are linked to wider criminality—reflecting risk-taking, disregard for the law, or deception. It pushes up costs for honest drivers. Tackling it protects communities.
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Use of dangerous driving as a weapon against passengers is something that needs to be better recognised.
In domestic abuse cases, and also anywhere else that someone is threatened in such a manner.
It couldn't be more clear who is in control, and who is being controlled. It's about public safety.
The law on dangerous driving is confusing because most have lost an understanding of what minimum driving standards look like.
(Not my choice of headline)
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“Exceptional hardship” is granted (for proven habitual road crime offenders) in around 1 in 5 cases—yet the definition of exceptional is “rare and extraordinary”.
In the UK, 5 people will die today in a road collision. We should prioritise safe travel, not leniency for repeat offenders.
102mph in a 30mph zone is an utterly appalling, selfish, dangerous criminal act. Yet only a 12-year driving ban (after the sentence ends). Why should bereaved families face more trauma knowing one day he’ll return to the road? Should lifetime bans be the default?
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Here is one example of us (Northamptonshire Police) seeking to resolve cycle theft. Watch this space for more details (and for public reporting road crime stats and outcomes).
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Active travel brings clear benefits—better health, less congestion, directly tackles the climate and energy crisis, and reduces road danger. We must build confidence, create environments and improve culture to better support it. Why don’t we see a stronger push?
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The ban is right. I question where else repeated offending attracts mitigation like this. “Exceptional hardship” is lived daily by crash victims and bereaved families. My sympathy will always be with them—not the habitual road offender. Should we remove this provision?
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A tragic death should unite us in empathy—yet too often it exposes blame and division. We need a societal reset: the purpose of any journey is to arrive safely. Behind the wheel, dignity and humility matter—yet too many act with selfish dominance. Where else is risking others’ lives so prevalent?
Driving at 93mph dramatically reduces reaction time, increases stopping distance, and makes any collision far more severe. That’s not a mistake, it’s a conscious and selfish criminal risk.
Speeding kills. Make it socially unacceptable like drink driving. Call it out!!
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Drug driving destroys lives. Around 250 people die each year on UK roads where drugs are a factor. In the US the rate is around 4x higher per head. It is a selfish, criminal act with devastating consequences—my sympathies are with victims, not the road criminal.
We take bike theft offences seriously and are actively investigating this incident in Wellingborough. Please share this appeal and help us identify this man who may be able to help us with our enquiries. If you recognise them or have information, get in touch.
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So sad to read about the impact this ‘robbery’ has had on the victim. We (the police) should do all we can to provide the confidence and environment for people to travel safely. And tackle offending that impacts upon this.
Operation Relentless is underway. On day one, we located and arrested 3 of our top 10 most wanted offenders. This is focused, determined action to tackle high-harm crime and make our communities safer—including our roads.
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Mr President, as someone who is both dyslexic and a Master’s graduate from the University of Cambridge, I would hope I am well placed to refute any suggestion that I am “dumb.” As for those who fail to understand dyslexia, that speaks rather more to their ignorance than to a dyslexic’s ability.
How do I break the news to Digger that I’ve booked leave on “Bring Your Dog to Work Day” (26th June)? 😬🙈
Great article, thank you for sharing! A professor shared these findings with me sometime ago so I don’t have the specifics. I understand they’re publicly available though.
Stationary phone distraction isn’t harmless — the evidence is clear. It impairs hazard detection and reaction time, with effects lasting well beyond the interaction. This is road danger and it can (and does) have fatal consequences. Academic research strongly backs it (see pic). Enforcement matters.
Introducing by end of March a new approach in Northamptonshire.
We’ll target our Top 10 Most Wanted offenders and Top 100 most dangerous drivers using intel, ANPR & Live Facial Recognition to drive arrests, vehicle seizures, drugs and weapons off our streets.
Looking forward to sharing results!
Encouraging she’s taking steps to address personal issues. But my thoughts are with victims of drink drivers.
7 people died in Northamptonshire last year and around 250 die nationally each year in drink-drive crashes.
It is selfish, dangerous & criminal. No excuses!
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Deployed with our Safer Roads Team in an enforcement van. They’re out 7 days a week across Northamptonshire.
In 90 mins we saw one driver at 80 in a 70. The rest were safe & compliant.
Their work saves lives. Each year, around 20 people die due to speed on our roads — leaving families devastated.
Drunk. More than twice the speed limit. And a coward.
If it were up to me, he would never ever be allowed to drive again.
Driving is a privilege, not a right — and when you abuse it with such reckless disregard for life, I feel you should face permanent consequences.
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Drunk. More than twice the speed limit. And a coward.
If it were up to me, he would never ever be allowed to drive again.
Driving is a privilege, not a right — and when you abuse it with such reckless disregard for life, I feel you should face permanent consequences.
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7 people killed in 2025 by drink drivers in our county. That’s not a lapse — it’s criminal, selfish behaviour that destroys families.
110 arrests during Christmas campaign. Update attached is latest ‘named’ offenders Court outcomes. Accountability matters.
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Stationary phone distraction isn’t harmless — the evidence is clear. It impairs hazard detection and reaction time, with effects lasting well beyond the interaction. This is road danger and it can (and does) have fatal consequences. Academic research strongly backs it (see pic). Enforcement matters.
Dear oh dear…. Regardless of the legal rights and wrongs — what about compassion and decency? Someone is hurt, yet the same officer issues a ticket 🙈. How about simply caring for the injured cyclist?!
And the helmet argument drifts back to victim-blaming. Never a good idea!
Also… Modern vehicles — with their power, tech, in-car comms and soundproofing — can detach drivers from the reality of their speed and risk. I feel it when road running as cars surge past. If drivers experienced that perspective, more might focus on their most important task: arriving safely.
Some people seem to change when behind the wheel. It’s as if they forget basic manners and respect.
They think their need, journey and passage on the road is all important regardless of risk.
Entitlement. Toxic masculinity. Impatience. Arrogance.
We need a radical overhaul of driving culture.
Great video — but the real issue is driver culture. Why rush past a cyclist only to sit at the next red light, where they catch up anyway? Adding real risk for only a few seconds — or often zero gain. We wouldn’t barge ahead in a normal queue, so why do it behind the wheel?
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Meeting our comms team this week to consider how best we establish a Northamptonshire Police Bluesky account.
What do you want from a corporate police account?
More transparency? Local updates? Road danger reduction info? Outcomes?
How can we better inform, engage and build trust?
Thank you!