Dozens of law-breaking drivers caught in Bradford crackdown
Insp Adam Beecroft from the neighbourhood team said: "Making our roads safer continues to be a key priority for our officers as we know it is for residents."I would like to thank the community and our partners for supporting us with this initiative to make our roads safer for all."
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