MORE than 120 motorists were caught speeding during a clampdown in Stourton.

In just under two hours, Staffordshire Police's safety camera van recorded 124 speeding offences on the busy 40mph road - more than one a minute.

The highest speed recorded was 70mph, which is 75 per cent over the limit.

The A449 was one of three roads the force monitored last week as part of Road Victims Awareness Month.

Vans were also positioned in Keelings Road in Northwood and the A500, near Cliffe Vale.

Superintendent Jane Hewett, head of justice services at Staffordshire Police, said: “Unfortunately sometimes education is not enough and so we are forced to punish those who flout our speed limits.

"It is astonishing that in just three hours our camera team identified over 200 drivers breaking the speed limit, but hopefully those who have been caught will now think again in future."

She continued: “As it is Road Victims Awareness Month, it is pertinent that we focus on road safety and do all we can to prevent dangerous actions like speeding.

"Breaking the speed limit increases your chances of being in an accident which could lead to the death or serious injury of you, your passengers and those in nearby vehicles.”

All the drivers identified face a minimum £100 fine and three penalty points.

However, if it is their first offence, they can choose to pay £100 to attend a Speed Awareness Course.