MORE than 100 drivers were caught driving at an excessive speed during a two-day period of intensified action by police officers in South Devon

The road operation, which took place in Teignbridge, saw marked and unmarked police vehicles take to the roads to tackle dangerous drivers, with a focus on those not wearing seatbelts and driving without due care.

Officers also aimed to educate drivers on the most common causes of serious injuries and deaths on the region’s roads.

The operation saw one driver arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and another under the influence of drugs.

133 vehicles were caught travelling at excessive speeds, three were seized and four were found to be uninsured.

Head of Roads Policing, Temporary Chief Inspector Dean Drury, said: ‘On too many occasions, police officers and other emergency services attend the aftermath of road traffic collisions, where people have been seriously injured or tragically killed.

‘To reduce the pain and suffering felt across our communities after a serious collision, we will continue to pursue and educate individuals who choose to commit driving offences which put themselves, their passengers and other road users at risk.

‘There is no excuse for committing these offences and taking these risks when driving.’

Inspector Wesley Watkins, who helped co-ordinate the operation, said: ‘These operations are hugely important for us to make sure we’re doing our part in keeping people safe on the road.

‘Our focus was to educate drivers, deter dangerous behaviour and identify those breaking the law in an effort to create positive, safe, sustainable change.

‘Our officers will continue to carry out this work at different times and locations throughout the year.’

The ‘Fatal Five’ are contributory factors that cause serious road traffic collisions.

This includes drink/drug driving, failing to wear seatbelts, using mobile phones (and other in-car distractions), health and fitness to drive and speeding.

Drivers who commit offences could receive a fine and points on their licence, a court appearance and even imprisonment for more serious offences.