The moment an angry workman blocks police speed camera using his truck

Man deliberately blocks police safety camera van with his tipper truck in Bradford (Image: SWNS) The incident unfolded in Thornton, near Bradford, West Yorkshire, when the incensed driver strategically positioned his tipper truck to block the line of sight of a police camera van. Captured in photographs, the workman, sporting shorts and a hi-vis jacket, raised the loading bed of his truck to obstruct the view of the speed camera. However, his actions did not go unnoticed. Following an interview under caution, the 67-year-old driver admitted to deliberately obstructing a support officer who was carrying out their duty. Paul Jeffrey, head of the prosecutions and casualty prevention unit at West Yorkshire Police, emphasised the severity of the offence. He said: “On this occasion, a driver chose to stop and attempt to obstruct the lawful enforcement of speed limits. ‘It is a criminal offence to wilfully obstruct a safety camera operator in the execution of their duty and we will investigate all such incidents. “Our staff are working to keep road users safe, and drivers who choose to speed run the risk of being the cause of a tragedy or being prosecuted for speeding. ‘I would encourage all drivers to drive carefully, within the limit and at a speed appropriate to the road conditions.” As a result of his actions, the workman received a conditional caution. The terms of the caution prohibit him from parking within 20 meters (65 feet) of any mobile speed enforcement vehicle. He was also instructed not to intentionally obstruct the view of speed cameras and to remove any social media posts related to his actions or other offences. In addition, he was issued a Section 59 Notice under the Police Reform Act, warning that repeated behaviour of this nature may result in the seizure of his vehicle. While some individuals on social media praised the workman’s audacious act, suggesting he deserved recognition or a reward, the police swiftly responded. They highlighted the importance of road safety, particularly in light of the alarming number of fatalities and injuries on West Yorkshire’s roads. One person said: “I’d buy him a pint.” While another wrote: “Give him a knighthood.” The police responded: “For those commenting that they’d buy him a pint or give him a knighthood… 65 people died and over 5,000 people were injured in collisions on the roads of West Yorkshire last year. “The majority of these collisions were entirely preventable, with excessive or inappropriate speed being one of the most common factors in fatal and serious injury collisions. “We want to keep our roads safe for all road users and the use of safety cameras is part of this work.” This article was crafted with the help of AI tools, which speed up Express.co.uk ‘s editorial research. A news editor reviewed this content before it was published. You can report any errors to readercomplaints@reachplc.com .