Police officers across the country will be taking action throughout October to ensure those caught speeding are “dealt with in the most appropriate manner”.
Monday (10 October) sees the launch of a three-week nationwide operation, spearheaded by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC).
It includes National Safe Speed Day on 19 October.
The NPCC says the operation is a vital way of highlighting the risks of driving above the speed limit.
Phase one (10-16 October) involves sharing messages across social media and other platforms – encouraging drivers and riders to choose speeds that are both legal and safe. Officers will also conduct routine speed enforcement activity.
The second phase (17-30 October) will see forces ramp up higher-profile speed enforcement activity, focussing on roads and areas where speeding is known to be an issue or there is a history of serious collisions.
Wednesday 19 October is National Safe Speed Day, with particular encouragement for drivers to think about the speeds they use, to reflect on why they may exceed speed limits and to commit to making all their road journeys at speeds that are both legal and safe for the conditions at the time.
CC Jo Shiner, roads policing lead for NPCC, said: “Speed limits and driving laws are there to protect all road users, and police officers across the country will take action throughout this operation to ensure those caught committing an offence are dealt with in the most appropriate manner.
“It is everybody’s responsibility to use the roads safely, and I want to thank those drivers and riders who make this a priority on every journey.
“By ensuring we always use speeds that are within the posted limit and appropriate for the prevailing conditions, we will be playing our part in reducing the risk of death and serious injury, as well as ensuring the road environment is safer for everyone.”
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