NZ police disappointed in results of Palmerston North checkpoints

Today Police and Horizons Regional Council ran four road policing operations in Palmerston North.

In four hours 47 infringements were issued – 37 of those were for failing to wear a seatbelt.

“We’re running a number of operations across Manawatu targeting distracted drivers and people not using restraints and we’re taking a zero-tolerance approach,” says Inspector Ross Grantham, Area Manager: Prevention.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re in town or out on the open road – put your phone away and make it click so everyone can reach their destination safely.”

/NZ Police Public Release. View in full here.