Northampton police target dangerous driving in special day of action
Over 30 offences detected as officers crack down on road safety across the region
Last updated 4th Feb 2026
Northampton police have reported more than 30 driving offences during a focused neighbourhood policing day of action aimed at improving road safety.
The operation, which took place on January 15, involved the Northampton Southwest and Towcester Neighbourhood Policing Teams, supported by the Safer Roads Team and Armed Response Vehicles on Newport Pagnell Road.
From 9am to 2:30pm, drivers were directed to a roadside checkpoint where officers checked that vehicles were roadworthy and properly insured.
Several serious offences were uncovered:
- One vehicle lacked a valid MOT
- Two drivers were found driving company vehicles without insurance due to employer oversights
- A third driver’s vehicle was seized after he continued driving despite his licence being revoked
All five drivers have been reported and may face further sanctions, including penalty points that could affect insurance premiums and future employment prospects.
The operation also highlighted other common road safety issues.
Four drivers were stopped for carrying insecure loads; one was formally reported, while the others received advice on securing their vehicles properly. Another driver was reported for using a mobile phone while not wearing a seatbelt at the checkpoint.
In addition to these roadside stops, 22 drivers received notices from the Safer Roads Team after being caught speeding by enforcement camera vans, reinforcing the Force’s commitment to tackling unsafe driving across Northampton.
Neighbourhood Policing Officer, PC Kate Rideout said: “Everyone needs to play their part to help keep our roads safe and one of the most basic, but essential, ways to do this is to ensure both you and your vehicle are fit for the road.
“Some of these issues may seem trivial to some, however it only takes one poorly maintained vehicle or a momentary lapse of concentration for a driver to be involved in a collision, which can result in potentially devastating consequences.
“Our priority remains to ensure that everyone arrives home safely and carrying out road checks likes this enables us to work towards this by improving the standards of driving and ensuring our roads are being used legally and responsibly.”