Police catch hundreds of drivers speeding in Leicestershire inside two weeks

Police have urged motorists in Leicestershire to slow down after being inundated with complaints about speeding vehicles and officers having to issue tickets to almost 1,500 drivers recently for exceeding the limit across the county.
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Roads were much quieter at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown but the recent easing of restrictions has resulted in increasing traffic and hundreds of speeding offences being committed, according to the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Road Safety Partnership (LLRRSP).

Current traffic levels are, on average, about two-thirds their normal level, however, Leicestershire Police say they are receiving many complaints of excessive speeds from across the force area.

Almost 1,500 motorists have been issued with speeding tickets despite a recent two-week NPCC (National Police Chiefs Council) speeding campaign, which saw officers and special constables reacting to community concerns by visiting problem areas and collision hotspots.

LLRRSP spokesperson, Jonathan Clarkson, said: “Between Monday May 25 and Sunday June 7 we recorded 1,497 speeding offences, including one vehicle travelling at 105mph, over twice the speed limit, on the A607 Newark Road.

“We also saw high speeds in Leicester, including 66mph on King Richards Road West and 68mph on the A563 Thurmaston Lane.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to remind drivers that police patrols maintain a visible and pro-active presence and our speed camera network is operational in order to keep everyone safe.

“As more road users take advantage of the lighter evenings and the summer weather it is worth reminding road users to share the road and drive more considerately around cyclists, pedestrians, horse riders and motorcyclists.”