Police have revealed how many drivers were caught speeding on the Isle of Wight in December.
The Safer Roads Unit – which is part of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary's Joint Operations Unit (JOU) – visited the Island once again to conduct speed enforcement.
RPU teams across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the Thames Valley were also heavily committed with Operation Holly throughout December – our proactive campaign to tackle drink and drug driving over the festive period.
Throughout December, the unit made 34 visits to 18 separate locations across the West, North East and South Wight.
During their visits, they caught 96 motorists speeding.
Lewis Campbell, Road Safety Officer for Isle of Wight Council, said:
“We appreciate the police efforts to tackle speeding and drink driving on the Island throughout December. Additionally, Operation Holly is complemented by our Christmas Drink Driving advertising campaign, encouraging motorists to avoid drink driving.
“Whether it's speeding, driving under the influence or other poor driving behaviours, our joint message is clear - it's not worth the risk.”
Police added:
"We know poor driving standards including speeding are a concern to local residents on the Island, so we are committed to providing you with these regular updates.
"The work surrounding road-related matters is a combined effort by a number of policing teams, as well as key partner agencies who all pull together to target poor standards of driving, educate motorists and ultimately keep the roads safer for drivers.
"Our work is much more effective when we receive information and intelligence from the public about specific issues and problem areas. So, please keep reporting things to police either by calling 101 or visiting https://orlo.uk/pmH66
"When you report speeding or other driving offences, you may not always see an immediate police response. However, please be reassured this information is all used to help us develop the wider intelligence picture and target hotspot areas."
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