Southampton Police Step Up Road Safety Enforcement as Team Expands

Police in Hampshire have recorded almost 1,000 road safety offences across Southampton during the second quarter of 2025, as part of a continued crackdown on dangerous driving behaviour.

The latest figures, released by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary’s Safer Roads Department, show officers took action against a range of “Fatal Four” offences — speeding, seatbelt violations, mobile phone use, and driving under the influence of drink or drugs — between April and June 2025.

Impaired Driving Remains a Major Concern

The most serious figures involved impaired driving, with 157 arrests made during the quarter.
Of these, 81 drivers were arrested for drink driving and 76 for drug driving offences.

“Enforcement is prioritised on actions that pose the greatest risk to life on our roads—namely excessive speed, using a mobile phone, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol,” said Maria Jolliffe, of the Safer Roads Department. “These arrests are vital in preventing serious and fatal collisions.”

Mobile Camera Operations Catch Hundreds

Mobile camera teams carried out 25 enforcement visits across the city, recording 533 offences.
June saw the highest activity, with 13 visits resulting in 426 offences.

Fixed Penalty Notices Issued by Patrols

Routine patrols also issued 280 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for other major safety offences, including:
• 118 for failing to wear a seatbelt
• 58 for using a mobile phone while driving
• 104 for speeding

Resources Increasing to Meet Demand

Police said that resources for mobile enforcement are being expanded, with a new team member recently joining to support mainland operations and another expected in the autumn.

The Constabulary shares these quarterly results with local policing teams, councils, and now the wider community through the Hampshire Alerts system, allowing residents to stay informed about local enforcement activity.

“We are always happy to receive feedback on these findings,” Ms. Jolliffe added. “We encourage residents to review the full report for the Southampton City Council area and share this information with friends and family to help reinforce the importance of road safety within the community.”