Operational policing poster

Road policing is a priority for police for several reasons. The number of deaths and serious injuries caused by dangerous driving in the UK necessitates a strong police presence on roads. Police pursue strategies like casualty reduction and disrupting criminality through road policing. When police arrest someone for a driving offense under the Road Traffic Act 1988, they must follow proper procedures like giving a caution and taking the suspect to custody. If charged, the suspect's case will proceed through the courts where penalties for offenses like causing death by dangerous driving can include imprisonment and a driving ban.