Police in Doncaster are continuing their campaign to make the city’s streets safer - after twenty fatalaties across South Yorkshire already this year.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “So far in 2026,we have seen 20 people lose their lives in road traffic collisions in South Yorkshire.

“We are committed to educating drivers and taking enforcement action against those who pose a risk on our roads to reduce the number of fatalities and casualties.

“While we can be anywhere, we can’t be everywhere, and responsibility starts with all road users.

“As part of a recent stop site operation in Doncaster, 23 drivers were caught committing offences linked to causing serious and fatal collisions, such as using a mobile phone while driving and speeding.

“Speed is the biggest contributing factor to fatal collisions. A few miles per hour over the speed limit can be the difference between life and death - or prison.”

During the operation, officers from the Doncaster City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team were supported by officers from the Firearms Support Group and the Safety Cameras and Ticket Processing Team.

The teams carried out a stop site for vehicle checks, alongside a speed gun and proactive patrols to identify drivers speeding on Thorne Road and Bennetthorpe.

Two drivers were issued Traffic Offence Reports (TOR) for speeding, with drivers exceeding the speed limit by six and seven miles per hour in a 30mph zone.

One driver was found to have no insurance and had their car seized.

Leading the operation from the Doncaster City Centre NPT, PC Jake Hale explains more: “Traffic stops are an extremely important way for us to raise awareness of how people die on our network, educate drivers and also take enforcement action against those who pose a risk.

“We acknowledge that many drivers are law abiding and it was great to speak to so many who supported our operation and thanked us for our efforts.

“While stopping drivers, we conducted roadside breath tests and I was pleased to see that all drivers passed, and we thanked them for their co-operation and contribution to helping keep everyone safe.

“You can’t be responsible for other people’s actions and driving, but you can your own.

“People think it won’t happen to them, but the reality is that every time each of us gets into a car, we have the ability to cause harm, and that is why the road deserves your full attention.”

“Please do you part - have a conversation and let's all raise awareness.”