The Roads Policing Unit was in Upper Northam Road, Hedge End, yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 25 November) in response to complaints from residents that cars were travelling too fast in the 30 mph speed zone.

The Totton based unit was positioned next to the basketball court in Upper Northam Road, checking the speed of cars heading into Hedge End and between 4.00 and 5.00pm had stopped two cars, one travelling at 38 mph and the other at 39 mph.

Drivers caught speeding between 36 and 39 mph are given the opportunity of attending a driving awareness course– but for those doing 40 mph and above, it’s a fixed penalty fine of £60 and three points.

PC Shaw said, ‘A recent survey shows that many people class speeding as anti-social behaviour and it’s an issue of growing concern to the public.

‘We’re also here to get the message over that speeding is dangerous. The faster you’re going the more likely you are to seriously injure someone or kill them.’

This week – 23-29 November – is also Road Safety Week, organised by Brake, the road safety charity. Brake was set up to help reduce incidents on the road through educating the public and running campaigns, and also to support people bereaved or seriously injured as the result of a road crash.

If you’re concerned about road safety a look at the Hampshire County Council website and the road safety products for sale through its shop section might be worthwhile. The website states, ‘Safety is an important responsibility for anyone involved in transport and every road user has a part to play ... We have a wide range of products from cycle helmets and fluorescent clothing, educational resources and training courses, through to novelty items such as keyrings, badges and stickers. ‘