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More than 100 drivers caught speeding in south of the county


Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has praised Wiltshire Police’s proactive road safety initiative, Project Zero aimed at eliminating road deaths across the county as more than 100 drivers were caught speeding in 24 hours in the south of Wiltshire.

Following dedicated speed enforcement sessions targeting those who break speed limits and make our roads less safe, speeds of more than 20mph over the speed limit were recorded at three 30mph locations with 107 drivers caught in total. 

  • 47 drivers caught speeding in South Newton last Thursday (29/05) in South Newton opposite Manor Farm in an hour. Highest speed recorded was 52mph on what is essentially a blind bend.

  • 27 drivers caught speeding last Thursday (29/05) in Wilton on The Avenue in 30 minutes. Highest speed recorded was 51mph.

  • 33 drivers caught speeding Friday morning (30/05) in Harnham on Coombe Road in 45 minutes. Highest speed recorded was 58mph.

  • Road safety continues to be a key community concern that is raised frequently with Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson and since his election in 2022 he has worked with the police and other partners to ensure that proactive steps are taken to make our roads safer, this has included driver education, cycle and pedestrian safety and supporting awareness campaigns such as “Project Edward” and the “Fatal Five”, speeding, The Wearing of Seatbelts, Drink and Drugs, Driver Distraction and Careless Driving.

     

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