Police remind drivers to drive safely following operation
Eastern Bay of Plenty Police wish to remind drivers to drive safely following a traffic operation that took place in the Whakatane area on Monday 19 November.
Police undertook the safe-driving campaign on State Highway 30, Whakatane targeting the two roundabouts on SH30 intersecting with Keepa Road and Gateway Drive, Whakatane. In total twenty-six infringement notices were issued for a number of offences including; cellphone use, failing to give way at a roundabout, failing to stay within one’s own lane and not using seatbelts. Read more
Police's message to all road users is clear: Don’t drive distracted, stay within your own lane, buckle up, watch your speed, and never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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