Wigan police officers tackle speeding in hot-spots following community concerns

By Sian Jones
Published 27th Mar 2023, 10:31 BST
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Drivers have been caught speeding, not wearing a seatbelt and using a phone in a crackdown by police.

Officers conducted traffic operations in Standish and Aspull amid concerns about road safety.

A post on Greater Manchester Police’s Wigan West Facebook page said: “Within a couple of hours, 16 tickets were issued for various offences including not wearing a seatbelt, using a phone whilst driving and speeding.

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"The highest speed registered was 47mph in a 30mph zone.

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"As well as tickets being issued, numerous drivers will be summonsed to court as they already have a number of points on their licence.”

Police also did a traffic operation on Spring Road, Orrell due to similar concerns.

Officers spoke to several drivers about speeding and some were given fixed penalty notices.

A spokesman said: “Officers will continue to educate drivers on their attitude towards road safety and will prosecute those who don't follow the rules.”