Local Priorities Dangerous driving / speeding Update

Local Priorities Dangerous driving / speeding Update

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding dangerous driving and speeding, which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.

Chessington SNT – Joint Operation with Immigration.

Today, officers from Chessington Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) carried out a joint operation alongside Immigration Enforcement, targeting illegal food delivery drivers operating within the Chessington area.

This activity follows ongoing concerns raised by local residents regarding the manner of riding and reports of dangerous driving linked to delivery riders. The operation proved successful, with a number of mopeds, bicycles and cars stopped throughout the day. As a result:

Three vehicles were seized (two mopeds and one car) due to drivers having no valid licence or insurance.
Three individuals were arrested for immigration offences after being identified as not legally in the UK.

We will continue to act on community concerns and work with partner agencies to keep our roads safe and ensure all road users are operating within the law.

If someone is driving a motor vehicle, they should always be doing so in a safe and considerate manner. Even momentary lapses in judgement can have life changing or devastating consequences for those in the vehicle or innocent bystanders. 

Activities such as street racing, cruising or performing tricks can count as anti-social behaviour. If you are concerned about this in your area, visit our website for the latest guidance and how you can report this. You can also report dangerous driving in your area. 

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