Driver caught doing 110mph on the A303 in Wiltshire
Roads Policing Officers have been taking part in a national road safety campaign project.
Last updated 16th Sep 2020
The motorist was clocked doing 110 mph yesterday morning (15th September) on the stretch between Fonthill Bishop and Chicklade.
The 41 year old driver from West Sussex was at the wheel of a Ford Mondeo.
He was one of ten motorists issued with traffic offence reports for speeding in a two hour period, a further two motorists were given tickets for using their mobile at the wheel.
ARREST
A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drugs and being in possession of cannabis. He has since been released under investigation.
Two vehicles were seized for not having a licence to drive while a number of other motorists were educated on their manner of driving and the condition of their vehicles.
DANGEROUS ROADS
Officers targeted the A303 as part of Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) which is running all this week.
The project is supported by forces across the country, focusing on road safety, in particular for those who drive for work.
In Wiltshire it will focus on some of the county's most dangerous roads- the A303 has seen the highest number of fatalities and serious injuries from crashes this year.
Acting Police Sergeant Ben Cox, of the Roads Policing Unit, said:
"While we are constantly out patrolling the roads of Wiltshire to ensure that everyone is using the roads safely, action weeks like this help to really highlight some of our key messages to road users. "
"A big focus for us is the fatal four factors and too often we are stopping drivers for speeding, using a mobile phone whilst driving, not wearing a seatbelt and drink/drug driving."
"These are all incredibly dangerous and increase the risk of an accident being fatal and having devastating, life-changing impacts on not only the victims but their families, friends and the wider community."
"We hope that by targeting some of the well-known hotspots with enforcement and education we can help to make our roads safer most importantly, save lives."