Drag racer banned for a year after reckless A48 driving
Gwent Police on Facebook warned:
"One race. One reckless decision. One year off the road.
A driver who was filmed drag racing on the A48 has been prosecuted as part of #OperationWheeler.
They pleaded guilty and have received:
🔹 a 12-month driving disqualification
🔹 a £576 fine
🔹 £90 in court costs
🔹 a £230 victim surcharge.
Our officers use a wide range of tactics and evidence-gathering tools to identify and prosecute dangerous drivers, and this is just one example of how they're working hard to keep our roads safe.
Dangerous driving isn't worth the risk. It can cost you your licence, your freedom, and even your life.
To report dangerous or anti-social driving, street racing, or illegal car meets, call 101 or send us a direct message.
Always dial 999 in an emergency".
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Footage of the reckless race helped secure a conviction. The driver pleaded guilty and was handed a 12-month disqualification, a £576 fine, £90 in court costs, and a £230 victim surcharge. Gwent Police on Facebook warned: "One race. One reckless decision. One year off the road. A driver who was filmed drag racing on the A48 has been prosecuted as part of #OperationWheeler. They pleaded guilty and have received: 🔹 a 12-month driving disqualification 🔹 a £576 fine 🔹 £90 in court costs 🔹 a £230 victim surcharge. Our officers use a wide range of tactics and evidence-gathering tools to identify and prosecute dangerous drivers, and this is just one example of how they're working hard to keep our roads safe. Dangerous driving isn't worth the risk. It can cost you your licence, your freedom, and even your life. To report dangerous or anti-social driving, street racing, or illegal car meets, call 101 or send us a direct message. Always dial 999 in an emergency".
