Drug Driver and Dozens Caught in Ramsgate Road Safety Blitz
A suspected drug driver was arrested during a major road safety crackdown in Ramsgate. The Kent Special Constabulary joined forces with police cadets to check 81 vehicles on January 24, 2026.
Half the Drivers Nabbed for Traffic Offences
The sweep on Newington Road near Manston Road hauled in 49 drivers for warnings or enforcement. Officers uncovered a host of motoring crimes, including:
- Incorrect seat belt use
- Number plate violations
- Faulty or missing vehicle documents
- Dangerously worn tyres
- Uninsured vehicles
One car had tyres so bald it posed an immediate hazard. The owner was hit with a traffic offence report and issued stern safety warnings.
Ashford Man Caught Drug-Driving with Illegal Tyres
A 35-year-old from Ashford was arrested for suspected drug-driving and driving with illegal tyres. Police found cannabis in his car, which was confiscated for destruction. He has been bailed pending further investigations.
Authorities also seized a vehicle and two e-scooters for being uninsured.
Inspector’s Stark Warning: Check Your Vehicle or Pay the Price
“Almost 60 percent of vehicles stopped had issues,” said Inspector James Johnston of the Kent Special Constabulary. “This is a clear warning to all drivers — regularly check your vehicle before you get caught. Offences can lead to fines, points, arrests, or court. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility.”
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