A TOTAL of 304 drivers were caught speeding during monitoring operations in the village of Ombersley.
Three speed detection exercises were carried out on School Bank, which has a limit of 30mph. It came as concerns were raised by local residents and Ombersley Parish Council.
West Mercia Police’s Road Safety Team enforcement officers carried out the speed checks on three different occasions. The highest speed recorded was 62mph.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: “While most motorists understand the purpose of speed limits, too many still choose to ignore them.”
They added the section of School Bank in question, between the roundabout and the gateway on the A4133, was a busy route with a range of road users and vehicle movements. The stretch encompasses people-populated areas, including a school, a tennis club, and key entry and exit points to the A449.
“Speed enforcement is carried out to encourage safer driving behaviour and help bring speeds down to an appropriate level.
“Reducing vehicle speeds improves safety for everyone using the route including motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.”
