M4 traffic news: Where speed cameras are catching reckless drivers

Several drivers were halted for a variety of offences throughout Monday including multiple counts of speeding.

At speeds of over 100mph, Wiltshire’s officers were extremely busy as well as dealing with other offences including using a mobile phone while driving.

Here is a round-up of every update from Wiltshire Specialist Operations Team’s Twitter account.

Speeding in the sunshine

Swindon Advertiser: The driver was found to be travelling at 95mph. The driver was found to be travelling at 95mph. (Image: Wiltshire Police)

One driver was caught gunning down the M4 in the warm weather on Monday afternoon at a speed of 95mph.

The Tweet said: “RPU conducting speed enforcement on the M4 today. Needless to say this will be a trip to court. #SunsOutGunsOut”

Over 100mph

Swindon Advertiser: A BMW driver was found to be in excess of the 100mph mark on Monday. A BMW driver was found to be in excess of the 100mph mark on Monday. (Image: Wiltshire Police)

Another driver went even further while breaking the law while on the A303, surpassing the 100mph mark on Monday afternoon.

The tweet said: “RPU on the A303 stopped a BMW travelling at excess speed, the driver apparently didn't realise how fast they were going.”

Van texter

Swindon Advertiser: Police noticed that the van driver was texting on their phone while driving. Police noticed that the van driver was texting on their phone while driving. (Image: Wiltshire Police)

As well as speeding, Wiltshire Police have also been policing other road offences such as using a mobile phone while driving.

This van driver was caught texting at the wheel.

The tweet said: “The driver of this van was more interested in his text conversation than the marked police vehicle passing him on then M4 today. TOR issued.”