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North Wales Live
18 hours ago
- North Wales Live
Police stopped drivers to test their eyes but found a lot more to worry about
Police stopped motorists to test their eyesight and check road safety, but found themselves busy with a range of misdemeanours. The checks under Op Eyesight were conducted in Flint yesterday (Monday) as part of a road safety operation done by officers from the Roads Crime Unit. It was held at the fire station on Coast Road, which also scrutinised vehicles for roadworthiness, in addition to checking if the eyesight of the driver reached a required standard. A North Wales Police spokesperson said: "All drivers must be able to read a legal, clean registration plate from 20 metres in daylight conditions. "Fortunately, of the 79 drivers stopped, all passed their eyesight test with no issues and the majority continued their journey within a couple of minutes." However, despite positive eyesight results, several TORs (Traffic Offence Report) were handed out to drivers for offences including: 13 x driving without a seatbelt 4 x driving whilst using a mobile phone 2 x no MOT 1 X defective tyre (cord exposed) 4 x driving without insurance 2 x number plate offences 3 x insecure loads 3 x stop searches 2 x PG9 Prohibition Notices issued, which restricts the use of a vehicle on a public road due to safety concerns A driver was also arrested on suspicion of drug driving after testing positive for cannabis at the roadside. He has since been released pending further investigation as officers await the results of further tests. The police spokesperson added: "Two electric scooters were also seized. The law currently permits the use of e-scooters only as part of government-approved rental trials – of which there are none in north Wales, or they can be used on private land with the landowner's permission. Privately owned e-scooters remain illegal to use on public roads, pavements and cycle paths. "Further advice and information with regards to e-scooters is available on our website: Advice on e-scooter usage | North Wales Police." Sergeant Duncan Logan of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: 'Good eyesight is essential for safe driving, and we make no apologies in trying to reduce serious and fatal collisions in line with road safety initiatives such as this one held yesterday. 'Road safety is everyone's responsibility, and every single day we act against those responsible for illegal driving. 'Further operations will be carried out over the upcoming months as we are committed to making the roads of north Wales as safe as possible. If this operation prevented one person from being injured or worse, killed – then we see it as a success.'
North Wales Live
23-06-2025
- North Wales Live
Woman fights for life after Llandudno crash as driver arrested
A woman is fighting for her life after a crash in Llandudno. The incident happened on Saturday night in Llandudno. Police received a 999-call just after 8.30pm reporting an incident at Cwm Place involving a grey coloured Seat Altea. The female passenger of the vehicle was taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd by ambulance. She was later transferred to a specialist trauma unit in Stoke. Police said she has "serious, life-threatening injuries". Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox The driver – a 23-year-old woman - was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and driving with no insurance. She has since been released on bail pending further enquiries. Acting Sergeant Duncan Logan of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: 'The investigation to establish the cause of the collision is underway and we are appealing for anybody who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have seen the car being driven prior to the collision to contact us as soon as possible. "We are also urging anyone with doorbell camera or dash cam footage to contact us.'
Wales Online
23-06-2025
- Wales Online
Woman fights for life after Llandudno crash as driver arrested
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A woman is fighting for her life after a crash in Llandudno. The incident happened on Saturday night in Llandudno. Police received a 999-call just after 8.30pm reporting an incident at Cwm Place involving a grey coloured Seat Altea. The female passenger of the vehicle was taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd by ambulance. She was later transferred to a specialist trauma unit in Stoke. Police said she has "serious, life-threatening injuries". Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox The driver – a 23-year-old woman - was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and driving with no insurance. She has since been released on bail pending further enquiries. Acting Sergeant Duncan Logan of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: 'The investigation to establish the cause of the collision is underway and we are appealing for anybody who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have seen the car being driven prior to the collision to contact us as soon as possible. "We are also urging anyone with doorbell camera or dash cam footage to contact us.' Anybody with information should contact officers at the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101, or by contacting via the website, quoting reference number25000510090. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone
Wales Online
29-05-2025
- Wales Online
Half term holiday horror as woman hit by car in seaside town
Half term holiday horror as woman hit by car in seaside town Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed what happened to come forward The collision happened on Castle Street in Beaumaris (Image: Christopher Davies / North Wales Live ) A woman has been seriously injured after being struck by a car in a Welsh seaside down. The collision, involving a car and the woman, happened on Castle Street in Beaumaris on Anglesey on Wednesday morning (May 28). Emergency services including the Wales Air Ambulance, were called he scene shortly after 11.30am. North Wales Police confirmed the woman was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital by ambulance following the collision. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here Officers are now appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to contact them. Sergeant Duncan Logan, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We'd like to thank all those who have already spoken to officers at the scene." "We know that Beaumaris was busy today due to the half term holiday, so we are urging anybody who may have witnessed the incident, or anybody who may have been travelling along Castle Street and who may captured anything via their dash cam footage to contact us immediately." The road remained closed while officers made their initial enquiries, reports North Wales Live. Article continues below North Wales Police are keen to hear from anyone with information and encourage them to get in touch through the force's website or by phone on 101, citing the incident number C077209.
