Thousands of speeding drivers caught on Essex roads in three-month period
Between April and June of this year, Essex Police caught 6,914 drivers exceeding the speed limit across the county.
The figures are the result of force-wide action supported by civilian speed enforcement officers and specialist teams.
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A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "Between April and June, our Roads Policing Unit, supported by our civilian speed enforcement officers and other specialist teams, have carried out road checks across Essex.
"These checks took place in towns and villages to improve the safety of our road network and focussed on areas where speeding and collisions are more likely to take place.
"In just three months, 6,914 drivers were caught speeding. That's 1,692 in April, 2,504 in May, and 2,718 in June.
"Speeding is one of the contributing factors to fatal collisions. Even a small increase in speed can lead to longer stopping distances and if you are involved in a crash, more serious injuries.
"In the same three-month period between April and June, we also recorded 7,602 road offences. These include driving under the influence, careless or dangerous driving, and MOT or insurance violations.
"Each of these offences carries serious consequences from fines and penalty points to, in some cases, imprisonment.
"People living in these areas have welcomed the extra checks. Many say it makes them feel safer."
The force has warned that enforcement and road safety checks will continue across Essex throughout the summer months as part of Vision Zero, a joint project with road safety partners to have no fatal collisions by 2040 or sooner.
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