Nearly 850 speeding offences have been recorded through a new Safer Roads initiative motorists caught breaking speed limits on residential streets. Specialist motorcycle officers equipped with speed cameras are targeting previously inaccessible roads across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
The programme, funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, has deployed two specially trained motorcyclists with mobile speed cameras to reach residential and rural roads that traditional camera vans cannot access.
This targeted approach forms part of a collaborative Safer Roads initiative designed to reduce casualties on local streets. Roads Policing Teams are working alongside Neighbourhood Teams to identify high-risk locations using collision data across the force area.
The specialist motorcyclists focus on community-identified hotspots where speeding poses the greatest danger. Once an area shows improvement, officers redirect their attention to new problem locations requiring intervention.
During National Road Safety Week, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary released figures showing the initiative’s impact. The Safer Roads initiative motorists caught speeding programme has already generated nearly 850 reported offences at initial target locations.
This work complements regular patrols on major routes and Operation Chromium, which tackles anti-social driving behaviour. Over the past year, authorities have prosecuted 54 court cases related to illegal car meets, issued 76 Fixed Penalty Notices, awarded 69 penalty points, and collected over £13,000 in fines.
PS Jamie Dobson, Road Safety Sergeant for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Roads Policing Unit, explained: “Our teams witness the devastating consequences of collisions daily, affecting victims and entire communities. Whether caused by excessive speed, impaired driving, seatbelt violations, or distracted driving, these incidents are preventable.
“Everyone deserves to feel secure on every road—commuting to work, taking children to school, or simply walking through their neighbourhood.
“Our officers patrol daily to enhance road safety, but now we’re implementing focused, tailored strategies for residential and rural areas alongside major arterial routes.
“These new motorbikes enable our teams to reach narrower roads unsuitable for larger speed camera vans.
“This collaborative strategy targets specific roads raised by residents, and recorded speeds have been shockingly excessive in some cases.
“Whilst we’ll continuously pursue motorists committing road-related offences through various tactics, including drone surveillance, we recognise enforcement alone cannot solve these problems.
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“This unified initiative, with the Police and Crime Commissioner and partner organisations leading complementary efforts, aims to deliver tangible improvements for our communities.”
PCC Donna Jones stated: “Speeding and dangerous driving rank among residents’ top concerns, particularly in rural and residential zones. More than 55% of respondents to my Police and Crime Plan consultation identified road safety as a priority concern, and I’ve acted accordingly.
“The new Safer Roads initiative strengthens the Roads Policing Unit, enabling officers to target locations where speeding, dangerous driving, and anti-social vehicle use—including illegal car meets—endanger lives and disrupt communities.
“Every serious injury or fatality on our roads is unacceptable. This initiative protects families, saves lives, and ensures every road—from bustling towns to quiet villages—becomes safer for all users.”
