Crowthorne and Sandhurst

37 drivers were stopped as part of two speed checks in Sandhurst and Bracknell on Monday (17/11).

PC Bob Wade, from the Thames Valley Safer Roads Partnership (TVSRP), teamed up with officers from the Roads Policing Department to carry out the checks on the Crowthorne Road, Sandhurst and Birch Hill, Bracknell.

The checks were arranged after local residents raised concerns about speeding at their Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) meetings.

The check at Sandhurst saw 22 motorists stopped in two hours for travelling at 35mph or over in a 30mph zone. The Bracknell check saw 15 drivers stopped in under an hour for the same offence. All the drivers were issued Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) of £60 with three penalty points. One driver also had his vehicle seized for driving with a provisional licence while unsupervised.

All drivers travelling within 35-39mph will be offered the chance to attend a speed awareness course, at a cost of £79.50 place of the £60 fine and points.

PC Bob Wade said: “These checks were arranged in response to residents concerns and the TVSRP will continue to work with neighbourhood colleagues and roads policing to tackle road safety.

“Those caught speeding only have themselves to blame. It is surprising and disappointing that so many were caught in just three hours. Hopefully they will take up the speed awareness course and this will make them think about the dangers of speeding.”

Thames Valley Police ~ Sandhurst