A quarter of drivers caught in one hour of speed checks on one road in Sleaford could have been fined or prosecuted

With cold, wet weather creating icy roads and a number of collisions in recent days, Sleaford area policing team were out and about targeting speeding drivers today in response complaints from residents and local councillors.
By Andy Hubbert
Published 4th Jan 2021, 18:41 BST
Updated 4th Jan 2021, 18:42 BST
Speed checks underway on London Road in Sleaford by police. EMN-210401-183542001Speed checks underway on London Road in Sleaford by police. EMN-210401-183542001
Speed checks underway on London Road in Sleaford by police. EMN-210401-183542001

PCSOs spent some time with their speed gun on London Road today (Monday) doing speed checks and providing education to speeding drivers.

They reported later: “After an hour on London Road we saw around 60 vehicles that we checked with the speed gun. Of these, about 25 per cent were of a speed when ordinarily enforcement action would have been taken.”

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They opted not to enforce on this occasion, instead advising drivers about the speed limit and possible penalties.

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Sleaford neighbourhood policing team officers out checking the speed of motorists in Billinghay. EMN-210401-183553001Sleaford neighbourhood policing team officers out checking the speed of motorists in Billinghay. EMN-210401-183553001
Sleaford neighbourhood policing team officers out checking the speed of motorists in Billinghay. EMN-210401-183553001

The team said on their social media post: “One example was a driver spoken to who was exceeding the speed limit. They already had nine points on their licence and could have lost their licence today along with their livelihood.

“We will be around town in the coming weeks undertaking further speed checks, so please ensure you are aware of the speed limits around you.”

The team later carried out speed checks in Billinghay during the afternoon. They said seven vehicles were recorded over the speed limit and again appealed to drivers to slow down.