Speeding drivers stopped during police spot checks in Burnley
Friday, April 25, 2025
Officers from Burnley Neighbourhood Policing Team were out on Tuesday (22nd April 2025) tackling speeding concerns following issues raised about road safety by local residents.
They were out on Lakeland Way, which has been identified as a location of concern via the police community messaging service Lancashire Talking.
During the afternoon over 190 vehicles were checked for their speed, with 27 being stopped who were driving in excess of the 20mph speed limit. The drivers will be dealt with in due course.
Neighbourhood Inspector for Burnley, Matt Plummer, said: “You told us that speeding is an issue, and we will continue to tackle things that matter most to our communities.
“The highest speed today was found to be 15mph above the limit, and this was at a time and place where school children were walking around the area. Drivers should know that if they hit someone whilst travelling at that speed there is a one in three chance of killing them. This is absolutely unacceptable.
“The best way to let us know your concerns is to fill in our Lancashire Talking survey. Residents can do this by visiting survey.stayintheknow.co.uk.
“To keep up to date with activity in your area and receive the latest information and updates from your local Neighbourhood Policing Team you can sign up to In The Know, our community messaging service, by visiting https://www.stayintheknow.co.uk/#SignUp.”
