New Forest Roads Awareness campaigner Gilly Jones slams motorists warning others of speed check on animal accident black spot route the B3078 Roger Penny Way between Bramshaw and Fordingbridge

A CAMPAIGNER slammed motorists warning others of speed checks as five drivers were caught in a crackdown at a New Forest animal accident black spot.

Gilly Jones’ group New Forest Roads Awareness (NFRA) joined forces with police for another speed check as part of the ongoing Operation Mountie campaign to slow down drivers and cut district livestock deaths.

Last Friday morning, the team stationed themselves at Bramble Walk car park alongside the B3078 Roger Penny Way, between Bramshaw and Fordingbridge.

As reported by the A&T, the road was the scene of a hit-and-run crash which resulted in the death of a donkey foal on Sunday 3rd December.

An older model of vehicle is believed to have driven off from the incident, near the junction with Longcross Plain Road, leaving a broken mirror and headlight glass on the carriageway.

Last Friday’s two-hour crackdown saw five vehicles being stopped, with three reported for travelling at 53, 60 and 67mph on the 40mph route.

The other drivers stopped were issued advice by representatives of NFRA, Forestry England and the national park authority.

Complaining on Facebook afterwards, Miss Jones wrote: “We are out at 6.30am doing this to protect the livestock and wildlife.

“Why, oh why do people flash other drivers to warn them we are there? You are helping people who could be breaking the law.

“You should do nothing and let them suffer the consequences.”

People also took to the comments under a police post online to share their frustration at the speeds on the road.

“How on Earth do you go 67mph in the Forest! They must have a death wish,” one posted.