Drivers urged to slow down in Norfolk as national speed campaign is launched
Drivers are being urged to slow down as police have launched a two-week national speed operation.
The campaign, coordinated by the National Police Chiefs’ Council, will see an increased number of checks on drivers and enforcement across Norfolk until Sunday, October 29.
Officers from the Roads and Armed Policing Team, the Road Casualty Reduction Team, Commercial Vehicle Unit and safety camera partnership will all be working together to target those who pose a danger to Norfolk’s roads.
A police spokesperson said nearly 10% of all crashes in which someone was killed or seriously injured involved drivers who were travelling too fast for the conditions of the road.
“The objectives of this year’s campaign are to tackle irresponsible and dangerous drivers who choose to commit speeding offences,” they said.
“Officers will be looking to educate drivers of the risks, both to themselves and other road users.
“They will also be encouraging drivers to drive at speeds which are safe for the road conditions they are travelling on and sticking to the speed limit at all times.”
Chief Inspector Jonathan Chapman, of the Roads and Armed Policing Team, said: "Speeding is a choice which has been proven to have devastating consequences.
“It is very easy to think that it won’t happen to you or that you are a good enough driver to avoid these mistakes however you cannot control what happens on the road.
“Being conscious of your speed could save your life.”
Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner Giles Orpen-Smellie said there had been an “extraordinary” number of fatalities on the county’s roads this year.
“We cannot and must not treat road deaths as routine, this is a preventable issue that can be solved by driving with care and consideration,” he added.
“It is the responsibility of everyone, especially when you’re driving on familiar roads, not to be over-confident but to control and be aware of your speed at all times.”
Motorists caught speeding will be issued with a Traffic Offence Report (TOR) and face a fine, points on their licence or even court action.
Some drivers can opt to take part in a speed awareness course.
