We are once again reporting good performance across the police service with the Operation Vega traffic enforcement initiative. We are pleased with the results, albeit the numbers are down from the previous reporting period.

When assessing these numbers, we also have to consider the number of calls for service requiring police officer attendance. These calls for service must be addressed in tandem with Operation Vega.

We continue to be concerned with the number of unlicensed and uninsured vehicles on the roads. We once again advise everyone to ensure your vehicle is licensed and insured. Also, that your driver’s license is current and not expired.

We are delighted that Operation Vega appears to be having some influence on collision numbers. We recently reported that 3rd quarter collision numbers were reduced when compared with previous years. This is indeed the space we want to be in, but we still have much work in front of us to bring down the numbers further and achieve our overall goal of making Bermuda safer, including on the roads.

The break-down of traffic offences reported is as follows:

·         Speeding                                         281 (-87) (Over the limit speeds ranged from 59 kph to 95 kph) 

·         Traffic Sign                                       39 (-74)                 

·         Unlicensed Vehicle                         55 (-20)                  

·         No third party insurance                 56 (-3)            

·         No Driver’s license                         32 (-14)      

·         Manner of driving                          14 (+2)

·         Disqualified                                      5 (+2)                     

·         Seatbelt                                            11 (+7)                       

·         Helmet                                              5 (-10)               

·         Handheld device                              0 (+0)

·         Defective vehicle                             2 (-5)

·         Fail to give name/address              0 (0)

·         Fail to Stop                                        2 (-8)

·         Fraud Docs                                        6 (+5)

·         Defective Vehicle                             2 (+2)

·         Making False Statement                 1 (+1)                           

·         Impaired Driving Arrests                 17

Competing with Operation Vega performance are calls for service.  This was a busy period for calls for service with 976 recorded in this period.