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Do you want to learn how to be a better biker? 🏍️There are still spaces available on one of our police led BikeSafe work...
10/06/2026

Do you want to learn how to be a better biker? 🏍️

There are still spaces available on one of our police led BikeSafe workshops this summer!

For more info and dates visit: https://bikesafe.co.uk/dorset/

Recently, the Commercial Vehicle Unit (CVU) have stopped at least three commercial vehicle drivers who have failed a roa...
10/06/2026

Recently, the Commercial Vehicle Unit (CVU) have stopped at least three commercial vehicle drivers who have failed a roadside drug test and been arrested.

Driving while under the influence of drugs is one of the fatal five road traffic offences. It is extremely dangerous and can affect your driving in a number of ways.

The biggest risk you take when driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is the risk of causing a collision – you can harm not only yourself but other road users.

As a commercial vehicle driver, you are in charge of a large and heavy vehicle that could cause very serious harm when involved in a collision.

The same rules apply to HGV drivers as they do for all other road users. For a commercial vehicle driver, this could end in you losing your job if you are convicted.

The CVU, alongside the Roads Policing Team and officers across the Force, will continue to target all drivers, no matter what vehicle they are in charge of, to make sure that our roads are safe.

Remember – even if you feel fine, drugs can stay in your system for longer than you think, sometimes for days. Do not risk it – you could lose your licence or there could be tragic consequences.

26/05/2026

🚨 ROAD CLOSURE: WIMBORNE ROAD, KINSON 🚨

Wimborne Road is currently closed between the Northbourne Roundabout and The Broadway.
There is an additional closure further down between Avebury Avenue and Pinewood Avenue.

⚠️ Reason for closure: A significant underground water leak has caused the road surface and pavements to raise, making them soft and unsafe underfoot.

⏳ Duration: The closure is likely to remain in place for some time. BCP Council and Bournemouth Water have been informed; engineers are en route to assess the damage and begin repairs. It is likely a large section of the road will need to be dug up.

🚗 What to do: Please avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

Many thanks.

15/05/2026

POSITIVE ACTION | A day of action targeting illegal e-mobility in Bournemouth has resulted in a number of vehicles being seized.

Officers from the Roads Policing Team conducted patrols in the town following concerns over anti-social behaviour and road-related offences linked to e-bikes and e-scooters.

A total of nine illegal e-mobility vehicles were seized – three illegal EAPCs (electrically assisted pedal cycles) and six illegal electric scooters.

Police Constable Christian Budden, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We understand the concern from the public around the use of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters on our road networks.

“Not only do they pose a risk to other road users and pedestrians, we know they are often linked to further anti-social behaviour and criminality.

“We have taken positive action to target those using illegal vehicles of this nature which has resulted in a number of them being seized.

“We want to stress that if you are caught riding one of these vehicles illegally, it will be seized, crushed and recycled.

“We would urge the public to please make the necessary checks before purchasing one of these vehicles to make sure they are compliant with the law.

“If you suspect anyone is using an illegally adapted electric vehicle, please report it to us – if we don’t know about it, we can’t tackle it. You can contact us via our website or by calling 101. If a crime is in progress or there is danger to life, always call 999.”

Last week, we seized 30 vehicles as part of a national campaign that was focused on taking uninsured vehicles off the ro...
30/04/2026

Last week, we seized 30 vehicles as part of a national campaign that was focused on taking uninsured vehicles off the road.

Driving without insurance is illegal – there is an increased likelihood of being involved in a road traffic collision, as well as an economic cost impact for other road users. Uninsured vehicles can also be linked to other criminality, such as vehicle theft, fail-to-stop collisions or drink and drug driving.

We held a day of action on Wednesday 22 April 2026 with support from MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) and carried out additional checks on motorists to identify anyone driving without insurance.

During the day, we saw some great results:
❌ 14 vehicles seized for no insurance
🤳 Five motorists dealt with for driving while using a mobile phone
❌ One vehicle seized for having no tax
🚗 Two motorists dealt with for tax offences
🔧 Three motorists dealt with for not having a valid MOT
👮‍♂️ One arrest made for a driving offence
❌ One disqualified driver stopped
🚨 Two high-risk road users stopped

Uninsured drivers can receive a £300 fixed penalty notice and six points on their licence. If stopped by police, their vehicle may be seized. If you end up in court, you could also receive an unlimited fine and even a driving ban. A new driver within their first two years of driving could lose their licence if they receive six points.

This targeted activity is vitally important to keeping our roads safe. A motorist who is happy to drive while knowingly uninsured is more likely to take greater risks on the roads and can be found to be involved in wider criminal activity.

There are some people who innocently are driving while uninsured and have not intentionally set out to ignore the law.

Here are a few easy mistakes worth double-checking:
▪️ Forgotten when your insurance expires? Check your renewal date today.
▪️ Assumed your policy auto-renews? Not all do, and expired payment cards can cause lapses.
▪️ Kept a vehicle off the road without declaring it SORN with the DVLA? Make sure it’s officially off-road.
▪️ Thought fully comprehensive cover lets you drive someone else’s car? It often doesn’t - check your policy first for coverage and any restrictions.
▪️ Using your car for work or deliveries on a social-only policy? You’ll likely need commuting, business or hire-and-reward cover.

If you’re not sure about your insurance status, check today for free: mib.org.uk/DriveInsured

SENTENCED | A proactive stop of a vehicle in Weymouth has led to a drug driver being disqualified.At around 9.45pm on Sa...
29/04/2026

SENTENCED | A proactive stop of a vehicle in Weymouth has led to a drug driver being disqualified.

At around 9.45pm on Saturday 20 December 2025, an officer from the No Excuse Team was on patrol in Benville Road when they spotted a silver BMW convertible being driven erratically.

The proactive patrols were being carried out during December as part of the targeted national campaign focused on drink and drug driving over the festive period.

The driver – aged in his 20s from Weymouth – was stopped and spoken to and showed signs of being under the influence.

He failed a roadside drug test and was subsequently arrested. In custody, he provided a sample of blood that was found to contain around 7.7 micrograms of Delta-Nine-Tetrahydrocannabinol – the active ingredient of cannabis – per litre of blood, significantly exceeding the legal limit of two micrograms per litre.

The motorist appeared at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Friday 24 April 2026 and pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay costs totalling £260.

Driving while under the influence can have serious consequences – you can lose your independence and be banned from driving.

We have launched an operation to target any drivers who have been drinking while travelling into the county by plane or ...
08/04/2026

We have launched an operation to target any drivers who have been drinking while travelling into the county by plane or ferry ⛴️✈️🚨

The operation is taking place to target any travellers who were drinking on their journeys into the UK and planning their onward travel by getting behind the wheel of a vehicle.

We will be carrying out roadside checks, breathalysing motorists and engaging with arriving passengers to make sure they are not driving while over the drink or drug drive limit.

Inspector Lee Turner, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We know that enjoying a drink while on a plane or ferry can be part of the holiday experience, but some people can get carried away and forget they still need to drive home.

“We are launching this operation to make sure that everyone can get home safely.

“Driving while under the influence of alcohol, coupled with fatigue from travelling, can have a significant effect on a person’s ability to drive and react to hazards.

“The message is very clear – if you are planning on drinking while on a plane or ferry, make sure you are not the designated driver home. Drink driving is one of the fatal five and can have serious or tragic consequences.”

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick said: “There is never an excuse for getting behind the wheel while intoxicated with alcohol or illegal drugs. You are not only putting yourself at risk, but the lives of others as well.

“This operation sends a very clear message that we will not tolerate drink or drug driving in Dorset under any circumstances. I want to thank all the officers involved for their tireless work in keeping Dorset’s roads safe from dangerous and reckless drivers.”

The operation was launched at the Port of Poole on the evening of Tuesday 7 April 2026. Officers stopped and engaged with the passengers in 97 vehicles as they entered Poole and thankfully, nobody was found to be over the drink drive limit.

Captain Brian Murphy, PHC’s Chief Executive, said: “Poole Harbour Commissioners fully support this proactive operation by Dorset Police. The safety of everyone travelling through or working at the Port of Poole is priority, and we are committed to working closely with Dorset Police to promote responsible behaviour.

“We strongly advise all passengers arriving by ferry to plan their onward journey carefully and ensure they do not get behind the wheel if they have consumed alcohol.”

🚨 Today marks the start of a national campaign focused on the importance of wearing a seatbelt. Recent analysis from the...
01/04/2026

🚨 Today marks the start of a national campaign focused on the importance of wearing a seatbelt.

Recent analysis from the Department for Transport indicates that 40 per cent of rear-seat passengers who died in road traffic collisions were not wearing seatbelts.

We know that wearing a seatbelt doesn’t stop a collision from happening, but it can dramatically reduce the chances of you being injured.

Wearing a seat belt not only helps protect your safety, it helps protect the safety of others too.

Putting on a seatbelt takes just a few seconds and it could save your life. If you’re caught travelling in a vehicle without wearing one, you could be given a fixed penalty notice on the spot.

As always, our roads policing officers will be out and about looking to make sure that everyone is wearing their seatbelt and not breaking any of the fatal five traffic offences.

The fatal five are the key reasons that drivers are involved in serious injury or fatal road traffic collisions on our roads. They are:

🍺❌Drink and drug driving
💨❌Excessive and inappropriate speed
🚘❌Not wearing a seatbelt
🤳❌Driver distractions such as using a mobile phone
🚙❌Dangerous or careless driving

You are responsible for your actions when you are in charge of a vehicle, please play your part and keep the roads safe for everyone.

A message shared from Docbike.The roads are calling — and we want to make sure you come home.Whether it’s your first rid...
31/03/2026

A message shared from Docbike.

The roads are calling — and we want to make sure you come home.

Whether it’s your first ride of the season or you’ve barely left the saddle all winter, two minutes before you set off could make all the difference.

Run through your POWDERS check before every ride:

🔴 P — Petrol
🔴 O — Oil
🔴 W — Water
🔴 D — Damage
🔴 E — Electrics
🔴 R — Rubber
🔴 S — Self

We see first-hand what happens when things go wrong on the road.
The statistics are stark — motorcyclists make up just 1% of road users but account for 25% of serious injuries. Most of those collisions were avoidable.

A pre-ride check won’t stop every hazard, but it removes the ones you can control.
And that last one — Self — matters just as much as the rest.
Are you focused? Are you rested? Are you in the right headspace to ride?

Ride sharp. Ride safe. And look out for each other out there. 🏍️

Last night our roads policing specials were on a late shift attending various incidents throughout the evening into the ...
30/03/2026

Last night our roads policing specials were on a late shift attending various incidents throughout the evening into the early hours.

High visibility patrols in the Poole area following complaints of anti social driving in the area of Baiter Park, Yarrow Road and Sandbanks.

A vehicle was sighted in Sandbanks car park driving erratically in front of the marked police vehicle. The driver received a ticket for the offence and a section 59 notice, hopefully the driver will learn from his actions. We will robustly deal with those that cause harassment, alarm, or distress to the public with their vehicles.

While dealing with a separate incident close to Safety Drive in Poole, waiting for recovery of a vehicle of interest, officers observed a motorbike doing laps of the ESSO garage at Safety Drive. The rider was stopped and found to have no insurance and not the appropriate driving license for the type of bike. The number plate had been taken off as well. The rider was issued a ticket and will need to attend court in relation to the offences and likely to be disqualified. The motorbike was seized, which was only purchased 24 hours earlier.

We monitored the speed of vehicles on the Dorset Way, in Poole following reports of excessive speed, several vehicles were well above the speed limit and dealt with.

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