Drivers in Dorset were caught speeding up to 97mph in 30mph zones, highlighting dangerous and unacceptable behaviour.
Dorset Police once recorded a very high speed. Someone went 97 mph in a 30 mph zone. That happened between January 2023 and August 2024. Hampshire saw 90 mph and Avon and Somerset saw 93 mph.
A young soldier recently got sentenced in court. He caused a crash that killed Laionie Kennard. He lost control because he drove way too fast. It was a sad situation.
Joseph Pickett, age twenty, admitted his guilt in court. He caused death by careless driving in Ringwood. The crash occurred back on September 16, 2023. He drove between 43 mph and 54 mph. The speed limit was only 30 mph there. The court gave Pickett a suspended sentence. He got ten months, suspended for two years. Also, he cannot drive for two years now.
Dorset Police said they pursue dangerous drivers. They want to hold them responsible for their actions. They stated that exceeding speed limits is unacceptable. There is no excuse for reckless driving.
The minimum speeding penalty costs one hundred pounds. Drivers also get three points on their license. Twelve points in three years may lead to a ban. Driving extremely fast can also lead to a ban.
Police said speeding is risky. It endangers the driver and other people. Faster speeds raise the risk of a wreck. Any crash is also more serious at higher speeds.
Dorset’s roads policing team works all the time. They tackle speeding and other dangerous factors. They look for drunk driving and distracted drivers consistently. They also check for seatbelts. The police use safety cameras in many locations. They base these locations on accident data. Also, they act on complaints from the public. They work with local speed watch teams.
Operation Dragoon relies on community tips. They target drivers who pose big risks. You can find out more on the police website. It has information about tackling speeding.