Drivers caught in speeding clampdown

MOTORISTS were handed written warnings as police carried out a two week clampdown on speeding.

Officers from the Bawtry and Tickhill Safer Neighbourhood Team carried out the operation in a number of locations, including Tickhill and Braithwell, after complaints by residents.

A police spokeswoman said: “Warning letters were given to people who were caught speeding slightly over the limit and fixed penalty notices were given to people speeding well over the limit of 30 mph.

“Over the two weeks, 55 motorists were stopped for speeding with six fixed penalty notices issued.”

Under fixed penalty notices, motorists lare fined £60 and receive three points on their licences.

Just six warning letters were handed out in Tickhill and no action was taken in Braithwell.

Pc Mike Dewsnap, from the Bawtry and Tickhill SNT, said: “The majority of the drivers caught speeding were slightly over the 30mph and received warning letters. However, the six that were given fixed penalty notices were driving over 40mph in a 30mph zone.

“Speeding is not acceptable even if it is only slightly over the limit, and I want to reassure the public that we will continue to run this type of operation and put a stop to speeding motorists.”