Automatic number plate recognition operation

Yesterday 23rd July Safer Neighbourhood Policing team from Deptford Police Station joined with other officers from Lewisham Police Station and Charlton Car pound conducted a proactive road policing operation on New Cross Road insuring that all motorists meet all legal obligations.

The operation focussed on identifying vehicles being driven without valid insurance, road tax, invalid MOT as well as disqualified drivers or just committing road traffic offences. The operation was also for officers to crack down on illegal E Bikes and E-Scooters 

The operation was a success, with several offences identified. This included 3 arrests 4 stop and searches, Multiple seizures of E-Bikes and E-Scooters. 

We would like to thank the members of the public for their patience and cooperation while the operation was taking place, We have listened to the public with their concerns regarding illegal E bikes and E-Scooters. Given the operation being a success we will be conducting similar operations in the future.