Dozens of speeding drivers were stopped by police yesterday during a night of action as part of a road safety crackdown Gedling borough.
The night of action was organised by Gedling’s dedicated team of pro-active Special Constables, who hit the streets once again yesterday (Tuesday 22 ), as they continued their commitment to reduce speed and antisocial driving across the borough.
During the night of action, the team, who were joined by two Sergeants from the Bridewell Custody Suite in Nottingham, checked more than 20 vehicles.
Longdale Lane in Ravenshead became one of the latest locations to be targeted following feedback from members of the local community, resulting in eight motorists being issued with Notices of Intended Prosecution for considerably exceeding the speed limit.
The team also revisited Mansfield Road on the A60, which led to a further ten motorists being served with Notices of Intended Prosecution. On the same stretch of road, a motorist was observed by the team driving in an anti-social manner, which resulted in them being issued with a Section 59 Notice, meaning that if similar behaviour is observed again in the future, their vehicle could be seized.
Checks were also completed in the Carlton Hill area. One motorist was caught doing 47mph in the 30 zone, whilst a further five motorists were issued with Notices of Intended Prosecution.
One vehicle was also seized during the operation for having no insurance. The driver now faces six penalty points and a fine of up to £5,000.
Special Sergeant Ashley Wagstaffe, who leads the team of Specials across Gedling, said: “Last night’s operation is a continuation of recent events across the Borough.
“We’re committed to driving-down crime, with speeding as well as anti-social driving and uninsured vehicles being identified as a local priority following feedback from the community.
“These issues can clearly have an adverse impact within neighbourhoods, and we often see the consequences of careless and reckless driving across the area.
“We’re keen to use a combination of education and enforcement tactics to reduce traffic-related offences across Gedling.
“We regularly educate motorists at the roadside and more formally through speeding awareness sessions.
“However in some instances, as seen during our latest patrols, enforcement does take place when motorists are caught significantly exceeding the speed limit and putting other motorists and pedestrians at risk.
”The patrols come following reports from members of the public, with the Local Policing Team being committed in tackling issues that are of the greatest concern. Enforcement sites are identified as a direct result of public feedback and intelligence.
That’ good to hear, but. why are the Police not patrolling the area on Stoke Lane at Bus Plug??
Numerous cars and motorbikes are STILL speeding and breaking the law by ignoring the signs that state ” BUS PLUG ONLY, CAMERA ENFORCEMENT IN OPERATION ” Do motorists not understand that Stoke Lane is now for Buses and residential access only??
I would be interested in the figures showing the number of drivers that have actually been issued with fixed penalty notices for going through the Traffic Lights or are they just being issued with a warning?
If drivers ignored Red Traffic Light in Nottingham they would expect to be issued with a fine. Why do they think it is ok to do the same on a rural, out of town lane and get away with it??
The bus plug shouldn’t be there as hardly any buses use that stretch of road. A few more buses recently use the plug because of local road works. The council have no mandate to keep the bus plug and it’s wasting valuable resources that would be better used elsewhere.