Operation Vega Statistics (Q4 2023)
Wed, 2024-01-03
Figures recorded as part of Operation Vega in the 4th quarter of 2023, show impaired driving continues to be a troublingly prolific offence. Of note, 2023 witnessed the highest number of impaired driving arrests over a three-year period.
Robert Cardwell, Acting Superintendent, Tactical Support Division stated: “We must move away from a culture where impaired driving is acceptable. It must be heavily frowned upon and be of concern to us all in order that the necessary change in thinking can be achieved.”
“The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) reminds the motoring public that just as it is against the law to drive while under the influence of alcohol, it is also an offence to drive whilst impaired through drug use. Driving while under the influence of drugs, whether illegal or prescribed, means you are driving whilst impaired. The BPS will this year act to significantly address the issue of drug impaired driving.”
Speeding also continues to rank high among traffic offences reported. We are also concerned by the number of people operating vehicles which are uninsured, unlicensed or both and persons operating vehicles while not having a valid driver’s licence.
Mr. Cardwell added: “We continue to encourage motorists to comply with traffic regulations and drive responsibly. Don’t wait until you’re somehow impacted by impaired driving before you take action against it and please, slow down. We urge you to work with us and do your part to make our roads safer for all residents and visitors.”
In this period – 4th Quarter (1/10/23 to 31/12/23) the break-down of traffic offences reported is as follows:
OFFENCE: October November December
Impaired Driving 14 (-2) 25 (+11) 31 (+6)
Speeding 111 (-54) 155 (+44) 171 (+16)
Unlicensed Vehicle 19 (-5) 47 (+28) 64 (+17)
No third party insurance 16 (-2) 33 (+17) 54 (+21)
No Driver’s license 14 (-9) 31 (+17) 59 (+28)
Manner of driving 0 (-3) 10 (+10) 12 (+2)
Disqualified 2 (-0) 9 (+7) 1 (-8)
Traffic Sign 21 (-25) 80 (+59) 44 (-15)
Seatbelt 7 (+3) 3 (-4) 2 (-1)
Helmet 0 (-2) 7 (+5) 12 (+5)
Handheld device 0 (-4) 6 (+6) 1 (-5)
Defective vehicle 0 (-0) 3 (+3) 4 (+1)
Fail to give name/address 0 (-2) 0 (+0) 1 0 (0)
Fail to Stop 1 (-1) 5 (+4) 4 (-1)
Fraud Docs 1 (+1) 1 (+0) 2 (+1)
Making False Statement 0 (+0) 1 (+1) 1 (+0)
License Plate offence 0(+0) 0 (+0) 0 0 (0)
Tint Offence 0 (+0) 0 (+0) 0 (0)
Youth License Offence 3 (+3) 0 (-3) 1 (+1)
Parking 250 156 267 (+111)
MAN 41 74 48 (-26)
IMPAIRED DRIVER ARRESTS TOTALS:
2021 - 170
2022 - 229
2023 – 263
