POLICE are to press for action to curb speeders after monitoring a busy road.
Officers who checked speeds for an hour on Knowsley Road in Wilpshire say a third of the 126 cars seen were exceeding 25mph in a 20mph zone. One was doing 45mph.
The community roadwatch took place in response to lots of requests from people who live in the area.
A request for more traffic-calming measures will now go to the county council's highways department.
A police spokesman said: "Our community roadwatch scheme is aimed at advising rather than enforcing, and fines aren't very often given as a result of a community roadwatch.
"However, in instances where our staff see fit - e.g over double the speed limit - tickets may be issued.
"Lancashire County Council will be contacted with a view to implementing more traffic-calming measures, which are obviously needed."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel