Speed checks were due to be carried out across the Island by States and honorary police officers as part of the week-long initiative, which follows the revelation that last year 777 drivers were reported for speeding – about 15 people per week.
Acting Inspector Paul Smith said: ‘The faster you drive, the less time you have to stop if something unexpected happens.
Imagine the long-term emotional consequences should you kill or injure someone while speeding. You can expect to lose your licence, be handed a considerable financial penalty and even a prison sentence.’
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