Traffic officers target speeders breaking COVID-19 lockdown

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Traffic officers target speeders breaking COVID-19 lockdown

Five forces are working together to tackle motorists with performance cars taking advantage of the COVID-19 lockdown. An enforcement campaign is under way after speeds in excess of 140mph were recorded.

Caught on camera: motorists have been clocked at speeds of up to 140mph

Date - 20th May 2020
By - Chris Smith

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Traffic officers from Cheshire Constabulary, Lancashire Police, Cumbria Constabulary, Greater Manchester Police and Merseyside Police have started two-weeks of work backed by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC). Traffic officers across...

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