Bracknell

Thames Valley Police carried out further speed checks in the Maidens Green area of Bracknell this week, in response to concerns raised by the local Bracknell Neighbourhood Action Groups (NAGs) about speeding drivers.

Previous checks saw 92 drivers stopped for speeding offences in three separate checks.

On Wednesday (31/10) officers from Taplow Roads Policing Department, alongside Road Safety Officers from Bracknell Forest Council, carried out speed checks on drivers using the Bracknell Road in Maidens Green.

In an hour and three quarters, 39 Bracknell drivers were stopped for speeding offences. The highest speed recorded was 47mph on the 30mph road. All drivers above 35mph were given fixed penalty notices (FPNs), however those who were travelling at less than 40mph were given the opportunity to receive some driver education from the Road Safety Officers.

PC Bob Wade, Road Safety Constable for Berkshire East, said: “These motorists are showing a complete disregard for the speed limit, other road users and the local residents

“It is about time we got rid of this myth of the ‘innocent’ motorist by listening to people in our neighbourhoods who are having their lives affected on a daily basis by others inconsiderate, and sometimes anti-social, drivers.”

Thames Valley Police ~ Bracknell