Police urging drivers to keep sticking to the speed limits and reduce further strain on our NHS staff from serious collisions.
we captured a driver doing 76mph in a 30mph zone in Bordesley Green; while
a woman with a baby passenger was stopped doing 59mph along Stratford Road.
Those caught speeding face fines, penalty points and even losing their licence; but it’s even more paramount to reduce the risk of a serious collisions so we can help our health service to save lives from Covid-19.
Sergeant Jon Butler, from the road harm prevention team, said: “We’ve carried out more than 6,000 speed checks this week and it’s pleasing to see 97 per cent of drivers were within the limit and recognising the importance of keeping our roads safe.
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, David Jamieson said: “Quiet roads are no excuse to use them as a racetrack.
“Speed remains one of the biggest killers on our roads and the utterly reckless and irresponsible drivers breaking the speed limit are putting the lives of themselves, pedestrians and other road users at serious risk.
“Just because the roads are quieter at the moment due to coronavirus does not mean that the speed limits no longer apply, speeding is much more obvious on quieter roads.
“There are more officers out on patrol looking out for speeding drivers and taking swift action.
“It is a minority of road users that do not obey the speed limit and put everyone’s lives at risk.”