Police speed check catches over 80 drivers flouting 30mph limit on Beaulieu Road in Hythe

MORE than 80 motorists were caught flouting a 30mph limit when police carried out a speeding crackdown in Hythe.

Responding to public feedback on the driving offence, Waterside officers stationed a speed enforcement van in Beaulieu Road.

There it picked up a total of 84 motorists driving in excess of the 30mph limit.

Later repositioned in Fawley, the highest speed the van clocked was 73mph.

Posting on Facebook afterwards, PCSO Murray said: “These will be dealt with in a number of ways, ranging from driving awareness training, fixed penalty notices, and for the highest speeds, drivers will receive a court summons.”

Highlighting a community SpeedWatch scheme already in operation in Marchwood, PCSO Murray commented other locations would be considered.

For information on setting up a local scheme email speedwatch@hampshire.police.uk