Police both praised and criticised for speeding clampdown in Swindon |
The latest speed checks carried out by police in Swindon have stirred up discussion.
Patrols on routes including Hathaway Road, Hyde Road, and Cricklade Road caught 22 drivers breaking the law.
19 of these offenders will be offered a speed awareness course, while two will receive a fixed penalty notice and points on their driving record, and the remaining driver will be summoned to court.
Wiltshire Police has repeatedly emphasised its commitment to cracking down on speeding, which is one of the ‘Fatal Five’ offences that increases the risk of serious crashes.
Readers offered a mix of praise and criticism for the cops, while some suggested other areas that would be worth them visiting to catch speeding motorists.
Here’s what you had to say on the matter.
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Cathy Clarke-Bourke said: “If you don’t commit driving offences you will have no problem seeing the police on the roadsides, they are only trying to save lives by getting people to stick to speed limits and get drunk and drug drivers off the roads.”
Linda Henden said: “Try sorting the shop lifting out, it’s a much bigger problem than waiting for........