Wiltshire Police Speed Enforcement Officers captured 88 speeding drivers in just 50 minutes during targeted checks in Swindon on January 8. Between 10:35 a.m. and 11:25 a.m., officers patrolled Holly Cross and Queens Drive, recording multiple violations on roads with a 30 mph speed limit.
The fastest recorded speed was a startling 58 mph, nearly double the posted limit. Following the operation, 77 drivers have been offered speed awareness courses, nine drivers will receive fines and penalty points, and two will face court summons.
Road Safety Supervisor Sarah Holden emphasized the ongoing danger of speeding, particularly in areas with lower speed limits designed to protect pedestrians and residents. “Speeding remains one of the leading causes of serious and fatal collisions. It is shocking to see how fast some drivers are going in 30 mph zones. These limits exist to keep everyone safe,” Holden said.
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In a similar operation on December 29 near St Luke’s School on Cricklade Road, a driver was caught traveling at 54 mph in a 30 mph zone during the school holidays, raising concerns about risks to children in the area.
Wiltshire Police have also noted that enforcement footage will be reviewed for additional offenses, including failure to wear seatbelts and mobile phone use, both part of the “Fatal Five” driving offenses that significantly heighten accident risks.
Speed Enforcement Officers, who operate across Wiltshire and Swindon, are dedicated police staff committed to daily speed monitoring to improve road safety throughout the region.