Operation Downsway

Our yearly campaign to address community concerns around road and driving related offences that fall into the fatal 5 driving offences.

Including targeted patrols, education and enforcement activities across the district throughout the Summer months, focused on targeting excess speed, distracted driving, as well as drink/drug driving.

Continued work with partners, local authorities, including volunteer Community Speed Watch Groups to support activities and keep the roads of your village safe for all road users.

During the last few months (July-August) officers for Ringmer have continued to prioritise road safety in the area.

With a number of both educational and enforcement checks conducted throughout the summer, as well as partnership deployments with staff and officers from our Sussex Police Road Safety Team, as well as work alongside officers from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service all aimed at not only deterring but identify ASB driving and taking action at the time.

A number of hours have been given to road side patrols and stop checks, with officers issuing various tickets over the last few months for offences of both excess speeding and mobile phone use at the wheel.

Our commitment to road safety continues into the autumn months, and roadside checks will continue, as well as a number of National campaigns launching including our crackdown on drink and drug driving.