A DRIVER was caught doing double the speed limit on a busy residential road. 

Between Wednesday July 24 and Wednesday, November 6, officers stopped 2,000 motorists who were believed to be driving over the speed limit.

During the 15 week campaign, officers also stopped a driver who was caught speeding more than two times the limit in Ringwood Road. 

They were caught driving at 93mph in a 40mph zone.

Two other drivers were also stopped for driving at 100mph and 106mph on the Dorset Way and Upton bypass.

Police sergeant Gareth Thomas, of the No Excuse Team, said: “There is no excuse for exceeding the speed limit and taking reckless actions behind the wheel of a vehicle.

“Driving at excessive speed not only puts yourself in danger, but it also endangers other road users and increases the risk of a collision occurring. Not only that, the consequences of any collision are also likely to be more significant if the speeds involved are higher.

“We all too often see many families left suffering after deaths and life-changing injuries on our roads – just one collision is too many.

“We have heard many extraordinary excuses from motorists who are stopped after being suspected of driving over the speed limit, but we want to remind motorists that there is no excuse whatsoever.

“There is no legitimate reason to speed and increase your risk of seriously injuring or killing another innocent road user.

“We are committed to ensuring that our road networks are safe and we need your help as community intelligence helps us target those who are known to pose a significant risk. Our message is clear, drive within the law and arrive safely at your destination.”

Dorset police and crime commissioner David Sidwick said: “There is never any excuse for speeding; when you get into a car and exceed the speed limit you are putting your own and others at risk of serious injury or worse.

“Improving road safety is a priority for the people of Dorset, and I commend the No Excuse Team, along with all those including Community Speed Watch volunteers for their work to keep Dorset’s residents safe on the roads.”