Police target speeding motorists near primary school in Netherfield

Police today carried out a speed watch operation in Netherfield after complaints from residents about speeding motorists near a primary school.

Officers from the Gedling Neighbourhood Policing Team were in action armed with speed guns in a bid to catch those travelling over the speed limit on Chandos Street.

A police spokesman said: “Police were today conducting a speed watch operation on Chandos Street following a number of complaints from residents and the local Primary School.

“The speed limit for this road is 30mph however has an advisory speed limit of 20mph for the School.

They added: “Our aim is to tackle speeding vehicles and to give advice on the consequences. Preventative action is better than a cure.”