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UK drivers face road chaos as number of traffic cops drops again as crimes go 'unpunished'
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UK drivers face road chaos as number of traffic cops drops again as crimes go 'unpunished'
The number of police officers in road traffic units continues to fall as experts warn the trend could lead to dangerous roads and an increased number of incidents.
Fresh data from the Home Office shows that there are just 4,143 dedicated traffic officers across England and Wales, as of March 31, 2026.
This is a small drop of six officers compared to last year, although it is a huge reduction of almost 1,100 officer…
22 Jul, 10:51