Traffic Operation - Kirkburton

OP Trimburg Kirkburton – Supported by local ward councillors

Officers attended the Kirkburton area on Operation Trimburg that targets the fatal 5 offences and anti-social driving. Intelligence is fed into the operation by the Kirklees ward councillors from members of the community.

The fatal 5 offences are…

Failing to wear a seatbelt

Speeding

Driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs

Driving whilst using a mobile phone

Driving without due care an attention and/or dangerous driving

Following information passed by the local constituents we have targeted the following areas…

Lane Head Road, Shepley

Barnsley Road, Flockton

Linfit Lane/ Paul Lane/ Moor Lane, Highburton and Flockton

Liley Lane, Grange Moor

Holmfirth Road, Shepley

Huddersfield Road, Shepley

Butts Road/ Thurstonland Road

9th November 2025 – Day of action

Jagger Lane – Speed Checks conducted throughout the shift.

Barnsley Road – HGV checks conducted throughout the shift.

Traffic Offence Report

X2 – Drive without due care and attention (Jagger Lane)

X1 – Mobile Phone (Barnsley Road)

X4 – No Seatbelt (Barnsley Road)

X3 – Glass not as prescribed (Barnsley Road)

X1 – No MOT (Holmfirth Road)

X1 – Lamp not maintained (Liley Lane)

X2 – Dangerous Part (Thurstonland Road)