Backing Operation Spotlight: Targeting ‘Fatal Four’ offences on the roads

The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) is supporting Operation Spotlight, a nationally coordinated enforcement operation to improve road safety by targeting an increase in incidents in the month of July related to driving offences linked to the ‘Fatal Four’.

Led by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), the month-long initiative (1-31 July 2025) sees collaboration between police forces to disrupt criminal activity on the roads, whilst raising awareness of the serious risks to drivers and others associated with speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, failure to wear a seatbelt, and being distracted at the wheel, for example due to mobile phone use.

APCC Joint Leads for Roads Policing, Durham PCC Joy Allen and Warwickshire PCC Philip Seccombe said:

“With road safety a top priority for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs), Operation Spotlight is an opportunity to shine a light on the ‘Fatal Four’ driving offences that result in deaths and serious injuries on our roads: speeding, using a mobile phone while driving, not wearing a seatbelt, and driving under the influence of drink or drugs.

“Operation Spotlight is an important initiative to help raise awareness of these four significant contributory factors in road traffic collisions and the harm they cause, much of which is preventable. Last year, the initiative resulted in a series of successful arrests and demonstrated the effectiveness of static stops, with early intervention leading to driving bans and contributing to a reduction in potential collisions. Notably, there were more than 4000 offences involving people using their mobile phone, and almost 5000 offences related to driving without wearing a seatbelt.

“Keeping road users safe is a year-round commitment, so we welcome another month of targeted activity to support ongoing efforts to make our roads safer for everyone.

“PCCs and Deputy Mayors will continue to work in partnership with police forces, road safety organisations and local authorities to reinforce the importance of responsible driving, reduce preventable harm on the roads and enforce the law against those willing to put themselves and others at risk.”