A total of 50 drivers were dealt with for speeding in the Sandhurst and Crowthorne area this morning (9/8), after another successful speed operation.
Speed checks were carried out at two locations between 7.30am and 12pm; Waterloo Road in Crowthorne and the A321 Wokingham Road, at the Church Road junction in Little Sandhurst.
The Sandhurst and Crowthorne checks were arranged as part of a sustained effort to continue to address concerns residents have voiced at Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) meetings. All the roads where the checks took place are subject to a 30mph limit.
The operation was run by PC Bob Wade, Road Safety Constable from the Thames Valley Safer Roads Partnership, working in conjunction with the neighbourhood policing team and Bracknell Forest Council Road Safety Team.
Fifty Sandhurst and Crowthorne drivers were stopped for exceeding the 30mph limit, with speeds ranging from 35mph to 48mph. Those travelling at 40mph and above were issued with Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) of £60 and three penalty points. Three of these drivers were under 25-years-old so were given the opportunity to attend a young drivers course, in place of the points and fine. The course is paid for by the driver.
Sandhurst and Crowthorne Drivers travelling between 35mph and 39mph were given the opportunity to accept road-side education delivered by Sgt Thorne, PC Steve Botwright, and Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Willcocks from the neighbourhood team, who were assisted by Special Constable Birkett.
One driver had his vehicle seized as he had no insurance. The Sandhurst and Crowthorne driver was issued a fixed penalty of £200 and given six points at the roadside. In order to claim the vehicle the driver needs to take valid driving documentation and insurance to a police station within 14 days and pay the recovery costs of £150.
PC Bob Wade said: “Many of the drivers stopped were local to the area and some were most apologetic. Some even informed me that they were amongst the complainers regarding the speed issue. I will be continuing to support Neighbourhood Specialist Officer on this priority.”
Thames Valley Police ~ Sandhurst and Crowthorne