Over 130 people caught speeding by police on residential road in Fareham

Police have caught dozens of people speeding on a residential road over a weekend.
By Freddie Webb
Published 16th Mar 2024, 10:58 BST
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Officers in Fareham caught 133 people speeding on Southampton Road last Saturday and Sunday. The force broke the news in a summary of their activity on Facebook.

Over 130 people were caught speeding in Fareham on Southampton Road last weekend. Picture: Fareham Police.Over 130 people were caught speeding in Fareham on Southampton Road last weekend. Picture: Fareham Police.
Over 130 people were caught speeding in Fareham on Southampton Road last weekend. Picture: Fareham Police.

They added that the fastest recorded speed was from a motorist travelling at 66mph in a 40mph zone.

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Police said there were no car meets in the area, following recent incidents in Port Solent and elsewhere, though one person was stopped for "driving other than in accordance with a driving licence", and issued a ticket for someone "driving without a valid test certificate".

Fareham West NPT carried out the patrols. "We are working very hard on reducing anti-social vehicle use in Fareham, as we are very aware of the affects it has on you OUR COMMUNITY," the force said.

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