Officers have carried out an operation tackling speeding in villages near Hatfield and Potters Bar.
On Wednesday, May 31, the Welwyn Hatfield South Safer Neighbourhood Team conducted speed checks in Dixons Hill Road in Welham Green, The Ridgeway in Cuffley and Cumcum Hill in Essendon.
While most motorists were found to be sticking to the speed limit, some were stopped and issued with warnings, including one in Dixons Hill Road who was driving at 39mph in a 30mph zone.
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"We hope residents feel reassured that we are working hard to tackle the issue of speeding and I would like to take this opportunity to remind drivers of the speed limits in these roads," said PC Marianne Broughton.
"The Ridgeway has a speed limit of 40mph, Cumcum Hill has a speed limit of 60mph and Dixons Hill Road is 30mph.
"Whilst the majority are abiding by the limits, I want to make a plea to those who are not.
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"Please consider the consequences that your dangerous driving may have. Speeding is one of the leading causes of road deaths and there is absolutely no excuse to drive fast and take that risk.
"A reckless decision to speed could end up costing the life of another, and ruining so many other lives too - including yours."
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