The Niort police station organized an unusual and friendly road check on Friday June 28, 2024, in the city center, by offering cinema tickets to ten good drivers.
“It is an operation initiated when people go on vacation, to encourage caution, in addition to traditional controls where we fine, explains Commander Katia Feuillard. A policeman on an unmarked motorbike follows the drivers and if the person respects the Highway Code, three other motorcyclists on screen-printed motorbikes check their papers.
Turn signals are important
The goal is to ensure that the driver who is careful behind the wheel is also safe! “During previous operations, we happened to come across motorists who did not have a license or no insurance”specifies the officer.
On the unmarked motorcycle, Brigadier-Chief Gaylord Miez: “We are paying attention to respecting indicators, especially in roundabouts, people are losing the habit of using them. It seems harmless. But it is also a factor in traffic jams: people stop because they do not know which direction the other vehicle is going to take. During rush hour, we could improve fluidity.”
“JB” is one of the ten good drivers rewarded on Friday afternoon. Surprised but delighted to be awarded the two cinema tickets (offered by the CGR): “It’s always better than getting a slap on the wrist!” » He is vigilant about the indicators: “As a biker, I’m very careful about this, because it often exasperates me when I’m on a motorcycle. »
