Hatton driver addicted to pain meds arrested for 'dangerous overtaking'

By James Smith 27th Jan 2025

Over 100 dangerous drivers were reported by Warwickshire Police's Operation Revoke last year (image via Warwickshire Police)
Over 100 dangerous drivers were reported by Warwickshire Police's Operation Revoke last year (image via Warwickshire Police)

A 22-year-old was arrested in Hatton after carrying out a "dangerous overtaking manoeuvre".

Officers also reported smelling cannabis in the car.

While carrying out enquiries, officers found evidence he was a cannabis user and addicted to painkillers and as a result he "posed a danger to other road users". 

'John' is one of 109 people involved in incidents in Warwickshire last year where Warwickshire Police found evidence they posed a danger to other road users.

Through Operation Revoke, the force presents such evidence to the DVLA which can then revoke a driving licence.

Sergeant Dave Ruddy form Warwickshire Police's roads policing team said: "This is about making our roads safer. If we find strong evidence that someone poses a risk to other road users through their own actions or a medical condition, then we can seek to have their licence revoked.

"It's especially useful when we identify someone who regularly misuses drugs – including cannabis – or is alcohol dependent.

"Many of the people using our roads to commit serious crime – such as drug dealing – have substance abuse issues that mean we can apply to have their driving licence revoked.

"So, as well as making our roads safer it's making them much more difficult for criminals to use."

     

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