Police urge drivers to adhere to the speed limit on stretch of West Cumbrian road
THE police are urging drivers to adhere to the speed limit on a stretch of road in West Cumbria.
Drivers using a stretch of road in the New Mill area near Calder Bridge are being urged to adhere to the speed limit.
Officers have reminded drivers that the speed limit on this stretch of road is 40mph and not 60mph.
This follows concerns raised by residents in the area.
In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "A reminder to drivers, it is a 40mph section of road, not 60mph.
"Local residents have raised concerns that drivers are not adhering to the speed limit through New Mill.
"We will be carrying out speed checks - so remember - 40mph, folks."
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