Police catch speeding motorists in the act on busy Forest Town road

By Lucy Roberts
Published 21st Mar 2023, 10:42 BST
Updated 21st Mar 2023, 10:42 BST
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A number of vehicles were caught speeding during a Fatal 4 Speed Operation in Mansfield.

Officers from Nottinghamshire Police’s Mansfield Operation Reacher team attended New Mill Lane, Forest Town, yesterday, Monday March 20, where several vehicles were stopped and the drivers given words of advice about their manner of driving.

The operation followed concerns raised from residents about speeding.

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Several vehicles were stopped, with a number of motorists found driving in excess of the 40 miles per hour speed limit – with speeds ranging from 47-57mph.

The Mansfield Operation Reacher Team attended New Mill Lane, Forest Town yesterday.The Mansfield Operation Reacher Team attended New Mill Lane, Forest Town yesterday.
The Mansfield Operation Reacher Team attended New Mill Lane, Forest Town yesterday.

The offending motorists were issued with a Traffic Offence Report for speeding, while others were given words of advice about their manner of driving and dangers of speeding.

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A post on the Mansfield policing team’s Facebook page said: “The Mansfield Reacher Team would like to remind all drivers to please reduce your speed and understand the impact of speeding for local residents and communities.”