Extra police check drivers

SAFETY FIRST: Officers in marked and unmarked police cars made their presence felt on Chapel St. yesterday morning, as part of a heightened road-safety campaign.

Motorists, be on the ball because, if you haven't noticed, there are more police patrolling local roads at the moment.

And you'll have to keep on top of your game too - because the extra officers say drivers can expect to see more of them keeping an eye on our driving as they support local police in their quest to keep roads safe.

One motorist travelling between Martinborough and Masterton yesterday morning said she noticed several undercover police cars pulling up drivers.

There were also at least four marked police cars patrolling the roads.

The motorist did not wish to be named but said it was excellent to see the extra police cruising around the town. "They are everywhere. I think it's really good," she said.

Senior Sergeant Carolyn Watson said the District Road Policing Group were in town, including the alcohol truck, and the group's presence would be ongoing as they supported the work local police were doing.

"They have been coming for a while now as a matter of course and we can expect to see them a lot more," she said.