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KENT NEWS: A clampdown on speeding motorists resulted in more than 120 prosecutions in just two months.
The Kent Police operation ran throughout June and July and targeted the M20, M2, A2 and other main commuter routes into and out of London during rush hours.
Officers used unmarked and marked motorbikes as well as marked patrol cars to catch motorists who were speeding, driving in an antisocial manner or committing any other traffic-related offence.
They issued cautions, fines and prosecution notices, and also gave advice on safer driving when necessary.
PC Dave Greenwood revealed that about six people are killed on Kent’s roads every month, with many more seriously injured.
He said: "Motorists are often in a hurry to get to and from work, but this doesn’t excuse careless and dangerous driving.
"Kent Police takes a zero tolerance approach to serious traffic offences, and by prosecuting more than 120 people during this operation it shows this sort of behaviour will not be tolerated.
"If caught committing an offence you risk a fine, a driving ban and potentially losing your job or a prison sentence.
"I urge people to think about the consequences to yourself and your family of being involved in a serious collision. You could kill or maim yourself, or someone else.
"This is why, with our road safety partners, we are determined to make our roads as safe as possible."
Throughout the course of the operation 123 people were prosecuted for speeding, 45 fixed penalty notices were issued and 22 notices for vehicle defects handed out.
A further 337 motorcyclists were given advice about their driving.
POSTED: 09/08/2010 15:30:00