Police caught a motorist speeding at more than 100mph during the weekend as people return to the roads after the Government eased lockdown restrictions.
Officers from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) road policing unit clocked the driver doing 102mph on the M25 between junction 18 (Amersham/Watford) and junction 17 (Rickmansworth) on Saturday evening.
This is well above the 70mph speed limit for the M25, with police having reported the driver after pulling them over.
Vehicle seen on the M25 between jncs 18-17. Excess speed suspected & following check commenced. Driver recorded a speed of 102mph. Vehicle stopped & driver reported for offence. Poss Disqualification pending. 411872/412760 pic.twitter.com/m2760Pv0IM
— BCH Road Policing #StayAlertSaveLives (@roadpoliceBCH) May 16, 2020
Police also caught another driver in Hemel Hempstead flouting the speed limit on the same evening, travelling at 93mph on the A41 bypass.
A41 bypass Hemel Hempstead. Too fast even in a national limit. Offence report issued.410238/0562 pic.twitter.com/cTHtwA5aes
— BCH Road Policing #StayAlertSaveLives (@roadpoliceBCH) May 16, 2020
With a two-week speeding campaign set to begin next week, Hertfordshire Constabulary has warned motorists not to speed as people return to the county’s roads.
The campaign, which starts on Monday, May 25, aims to prevent people from being seriously injured or killed as the number of road users increase.
Chief Inspector Jon Roche, Head of the BCH Roads Policing Unit, said: “As people return to work and roads get busier it is vital that everyone takes extra care when driving.
“One of the best and easiest ways to do this is to reduce your speed. This is because the faster you drive, the less time you have to react to changing circumstances. Please drive carefully, be mindful of others and get to your destinations safely.”
Police are also urging motorists to look out for cyclists and pedestrians who may have become used to quieter conditions.
CI Roche added: “Driving within speed limits can give motorists precious extra time to look for cyclists and pedestrians.
“A few seconds might not seem much but it can be enough to prevent a collision. And if you do collide with someone, the slower your speed, the less likely you are to kill or seriously injure them or yourself.”
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