Suffolk’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) said it was disappointing that lorry drivers still needed reminded to use a seatbelt or not use mobile devices while driving.
A recent operation in the county saw its commercial vehicle unit stopping 94 HGVs and 51 smaller goods vehicles for a range of offences.
One truck driver was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and possession of cannabis.
Other offences spotted were insecure loads, excess speed, no insurance, drivers’ hours offences and roadworthiness issues.
Tim Passmore, Suffolk PCC, said: “I simple cannot comprehend how anyone could get behind the wheel whilst under the influence of drugs – risking not only their own lives but the lives of all those on the roads around them. It really does show how important these campaigns are.
“I also find it disappointing that so many drivers – particularly those who rely on their driving licence for their livelihood - still need to be reminded about something so obvious as putting on a seat belt or not using their mobile phones.
“Nobody can say they don’t know the possible consequences of such actions.”
Sergeant Scott Lee-Amies, of the joint roads and armed policing team, said: “The sheer number of offences detected during this week of action once again highlights the importance of running these operations.
“It is particularly concerning that 140 of the 226 offences detected, which is over 60%, were from the Fatal 4 main causes of fatal or serious injury collisions: not wearing a seatbelt; using a mobile phone; excess speed; and drink/drug driving.”
