M40 driver may lose licence after ‘blasting’ horn at police

The incident occurred on the M40 between junction 8a with Wheatley and 11 with Banbury in Oxfordshire today, Friday, April 10, during an operation by Thames Valley Police.

Officers were deployed to the motorway to crackdown on road safety related offences, including drug or drink driving, no insurance, using a mobile phone and others.

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During the operation, officers said a large goods vehicle “blasted” the horn at officers and was chased down and stopped by the police.

The lorry was chased down for ‘blasting’ its horn at police (Image: Thames Valley Police)

He then failed a roadside drugs wipe and were taken into custody, which “may well lead to them losing their driving licence”, according to the force.

A spokesperson for the police said: “During the shift, a large goods vehicle thought it would be a good idea to blast their horn at one of our officers working on the hard shoulder.

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“Unfortunately for that driver, the officer had just finished with a previous motorist and had time to locate, follow, and stop the horn blasting individual.

“Their day took a swift turn south when they failed a roadside drugs wipe and were taken to custody to provide a blood sample — which may well lead to them losing their driving licence.”

In total, 32 vehicles were dealt with during the operation, including 13 for seat belt offences, five for driving using a mobile phone, and seven for careless driving.