Number of road police sinks to a 10-year low

THE number of road policing officers in England and Wales has fallen by more than a fifth in the last decade, according to new research, sparking concern over the enforcement of motoring laws.

- By NEIL LANCEFIELD

There were 3,889 officers working in traffic units on roads at the end of March, analysis by the RAC found.

That was a drop of 22% from 5,005 on the same date in 2015.

The figures are based on analysis of Home Office data.