‘Don’t break speed limit just because roads are quieter’

With reduced traffic during the coronavirus outbreak Sussex Police has contacted the West Sussex County Council to say that some drivers have been tempted to drive too fast.

Roger Elkins, the county council’s cabinet member for highways and infrastructure, said: “As well as being against the law, speeding at any time involves unnecessary risks.

“During the coronavirus outbreak, emergency services and the NHS are facing immense pressure – being tempted to speed now risks additional strain on services if there’s an accident.

“We urge all road users to follow Government guidance during the outbreak and stay at home: only travel if absolutely necessary.

“But if you do have to travel, always drive, or ride, within the speed limit and at a speed appropriate to road conditions at the time.”

Anyone witnessing anti-social driving is asked to report it via Operation Crackdown online at www.operationcrackdown.org