Crackdown on speeding motorcyclists

Police cracked down on speeding motorcyclists in the area over the weekend as part of a campaign aimed at reducing injuries and accidents.

Twenty-one motorcyclists were given fixed penalty notices for speeding and five were reported for summons for speeding which means their offences go to court due to the seriousness of the incident.

The police undertook the speeding campaign on Sunday throughout Powys.

“This operation was all about tackling the anti-social use of vehicles on our roads,” said Sue Storch of Dyfed Powys Police’s road safety team. “The highest speed seen was 109 mph, which is excessive and dangerous not only for the motorcyclist but also for other road users.

“But hopefully the message is filtering through. Two riders stopped by officers did opt to attend a speed awareness course which are aimed at educating riders and drivers of the dangers of driving too fast.”

The operation also saw 21 fixed penalty notices issued for misrepresented number plates, one fixed penalty for a helmet visor not complying with regulations and two for motorcycles who crossed over solid white lines.

For other vehicles, 16 fixed penalty notices were given to speeding drivers and seven drivers accepted speed awareness courses. Three were given fixed penalties for using their mobile phones while driving and one driver was reported for having no insurance.

The operation also saw two people arrested for possession of controlled drugs and one cannabis warning issued.