Police reveal crime of 'cheeky' driver who begged officer not to share Gosport incident on Facebook
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The officer was alert and on the scene for multiple incidents in Gosport
A ‘cheeky’ driver who begged an officer not to share information about his crime on social media has had their incident revealed.
Police on overnight shifts in Gosport have been alert to various instances of driving at excessive speed and anti-social behaviour. An officer was patrolling the bus and cycling route in Henry Court Way, Bridgemary, at 6.45am this morning (July 26), when they spotted the motorist.
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They drove into a restricted route and carried on past marked signs. Gosport Police said on Facebook that the vehicle was stopped and the driver “openly admitted they were chancing their luck and taking a short cut”.
“Unfortunately for them, luck wasn't on the itinerary this morning,” the force added. “A Fixed Penalty Notice was issued for failing to comply with a traffic sign.”
Earlier that night in Privett Road, the officer stopped a motorbike rider travelling at excessive speed. “The rider admitted his mistake and apologised. We had a brief discussion about the risks involved, particularly given the speed involved, the presence of pedestrians making their way home after a night out, and the fact he was not wearing protective motorcycle trousers
“Given the manner of driving and the potential danger posed to other road users, the rider was reported for summons for Driving Without Due Care and Attention.”
The previous day, the force issued a social media statement that emergency personnel were cracking down on anti-social and unsafe driving. Fines and penalty points were issued yesterday to drivers. Both motorists caught this morning saw the post but continued with their anti-social driving anyway.
“In fact, the second driver was cheeky enough to ask me not to post about him on Facebook,” Gosport Police said. “As always, this page isn't about naming and shaming. It's about education, road safety, and hopefully encouraging people to think twice before making decisions that put themselves or others at risk.
“Please drive safely, ride responsibly, and remember: if you've just read a police Facebook post about traffic enforcement, it may not be the best day to test whether we're paying attention.”