National Highways marks 10 years of Operation Tramline

National Highways has marked the 10th anniversary since its first unmarked HGV cab went out on patrol with the police to trial new ways to deter unsafe driving. Around 13,000 hours have been spent by the police under the road safety operation since officers from Surrey took out the first HGV in 2015. During that time, more than 51,500 offences have been recorded from 35 different police forces.

To mark the campaign’s 10th anniversary, National Highways has detailed some of the incidents captured.

Roads minister Lilian Greenwood, said: ‘Dangerous driving puts everyone on our roads in danger, and Operation Tramline plays a vital role in tackling this issue. While our roads are among the safest in the world, we are committed to improving road safety, and our recent Click! THINK! campaign, which specifically targets young men, reminds drivers and passengers to wear their seatbelts at all times.’

National Highways director of road safety, Sheena Hague, said: ‘Our goal through Operation Tramline has always been to remind motorists to think carefully about their driving behaviours behind the wheel. The choices people make can have such a devastating and far reaching impact on people’s lives.’

There are now three unmarked HGVs available to police partners who can take advantage of the elevated position to see into cars and vans or across into trucks.