A CAR was caught driving at 45mph in a 20mph zone while police were carrying out speed checks.
Of the 126 cars that passed officers in Knowsley Road, Wilpshire, a third were exceeding 25mph in the 20mph zone.
It comes after numerous complaints from residents about speeding cars.
A police spokesman said: On Friday from 5pm to 6pm we conducted a community road watch in Knowsley Road in Wilpshire due to lots of requests from residents in the area.
"Of 126 cars which passed us in this hour, a third of them were exceeding 25mph in a 20mph zone.
"One car was travelling at 45mph in a 20mph zone.
"Our community road watch scheme is aimed at advising rather than enforcing and fines aren't very often given as a result of a community road watch.
"However, in instances where our staff see fit - e.g. over double the speed limit - tickets may be issued.
"Lancashire County Council Highways will be contacted as a result of the road watch with a view to implementing more traffic calming measures which are obviously needed.
"Please slow down and consider pedestrians, particularly children."
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