This is why there was heavy police activity near to Doncaster Racecourse yesterday

By Darren Burke
Published 10th Jun 2022, 10:21 BST
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Police in Doncaster have revealed details of a major operation to crackdown on drivers in the city yesterday.

Heavy police activity was reported throughout the day near to the Straight Mile at Doncaster Racecourse.

Now South Yorkshire Police’s Doncaster Central team have revealed details of the operation.

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A spokesman said: “We have conducted a traffic operation alongside the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.

A police operation was carried out on the Straight Mile in Doncaster.A police operation was carried out on the Straight Mile in Doncaster.
A police operation was carried out on the Straight Mile in Doncaster.

“A variety of commercial and private vehicles were stopped and checked for roadworthiness through the day.

“As a result, six goods vehicles were issued with prohibition notices, one tachograph offence was identified, and one vehicle was issued with an immediate prohibition.

"One van was seized and the driver reported to court for no insurance.

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"Three offence reports were completed for defective tyres and vehicle weight offences.

Anyone wanting to report motoring offences in South Yorkshire can contact police on 101 or alternatively report to Crime Stoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.