Police vow to take action on speeding drivers in Shropshire village

Officers have pledged to take action after one car was clocked driving along the A529 through Adderley at 46mph – close to the village's primary school where a 30mph limit is in force.

Members of West Mercia Police's Market Drayton safer neighbourhood team have been monitoring speeds along the road over the past few days.

Constable Mick Sturland said talks would be held with Shropshire Council and West Mercia Safer Roads Partnership over setting up new signs to warn drivers about their speed.

He said: "We have been carrying out speed awareness and enforcement in the village in the area of the school with speeds so far recorded up to 46 mph in a 30mph on the approach to the school. Clearly this is unacceptable.

"Working with Shropshire Council and Safer Roads Partnership, we are hopeful that improved signage will be placed as well as some enforcement activity from the SRP in the near future, although plans are still in the pipeline.

"In the meantime, we will be continuing the speed awareness sessions by my police community support officer's and also enforcement using our hand-held laser device.

"There are already 30mph signs and school warning signs in the village but clearly, these aren't enough for some drivers who speed on the approach to and past the school."

Last year a speeding driver was caught doing 76mph through a 30mph zone on the same stretch of road.

At the time, members of Market Drayton Road Safety Group said they had recorded thousands of drivers breaking the speed limit in Shrewsbury Road and Adderley Road.

Constable Sturland said the safer neighbourhood team is also still trying to tackle parking issues outside rural schools.

He said: "Out in our rural areas, parking still blights the schools at drop-off and pick-up times.

"PCSO Lou Fowler is looking into a blue cone scheme to designate areas around schools whereby parking is not permitted.

"This scheme is rolled out in Powys and is very successful so we are looking into developing it here.

"In the meantime, yet again, I advise parents to consider where they park.

"Maybe arrive a few minutes earlier to ensure they park legally and safely. Or maybe even walk to school if you can."