UK Police Use Double-Decker Buses in Clever New Speeding and Phone-Use Crackdown

UK Police Launch "Operation Top Deck" to Combat Driver Distractions In a novel approach to road safety, UK police have launched "Operation Top Deck," a nationwide initiative utilizing double-decker buses to catch drivers engaging in illegal activities. Officers positioned on the upper deck use cameras to monitor traffic, targeting drivers using mobile phones, not wearing seatbelts, or exceeding speed limits. The operation's effectiveness was proven during a pilot program last year. A spokesperson for the police stated, "This method allows us to cover a wider area and catch offenders who might otherwise go unnoticed." The unobtrusive nature of the operation means drivers are often unaware they are being monitored until contacted later. The initiative aims to improve road safety by deterring unsafe driving behaviors. The increased visibility of police presence, even in an unconventional manner, is expected to have a positive impact on driver behavior across the UK.