Police Truck Patrols Catch Phone-Distracted HGV Drivers | Nottingham News

Police rolled out an unmarked big rig on the M1 to secretly monitor truck drivers—and what they saw was alarming. From the driver’s seat of a massive rig, they caught 16 HGV drivers and 90 others for serious violations, including phone use while driving, no seatbelts, and dangerous habits. One driver had his phone blocking his entire view—imagine that behind the wheel of a giant truck. Thirty-eight offenders face $200 fines and 6 license points. Sergeant Jim Carrington warns that distracted driving with heavy vehicles is deadly, especially since these rigs can’t stop quickly and pose a threat to smaller vehicles like motorcycles. This crackdown sends a clear message: one distracted moment can cost lives—and now, drivers are paying the price. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6629fbaca1340423