Driver caught speeding on Wheathampstead road amid crackdown

One motorist was given a traffic offence report by St Albans Police after they were caught speeding. <i>(Image: Newsquest (file photo))</i>
One motorist was given a traffic offence report by St Albans Police after they were caught speeding. (Image: Newsquest (file photo))
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A motorist has been caught speeding on a rural Wheathampstead road amid a police crackdown.

On Tuesday, officers caught a driver exceeding the 30mph speed limit on Marford Road during a "speeding operation".

Officers were conducting a speeding operation on Tuesday (May 6).Officers were conducting a speeding operation on Tuesday (May 6). (Image: St Albans Police) They were issued a traffic offence report where they will either be summoned directly to court, fined or given points on their driving licence.

A Facebook post by the force added: "Speeding remains one of Harpenden neighbourhood policing team’s priorities, which means it has more focus from your local neighbourhood policing team.

"Other drivers slightly over the 30mph limit were given strong words of advice.

"Speeding operations will continue across the area as residents have raised it as a concern."

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