Plans for a crackdown on speeding motorists could lead to court action, police chiefs have warned.

"High visibility patrols" will target 30mph zones in Kent next week, as part of a country-wide awareness scheme.

"Speeding is one of the ‘fatal four’ causes of collisions targeted by roads policing patrols on a daily basis in Kent. The others being mobile phone use, drink or drugs and seatbelt use," Inspector Thomas Pooley said.

"Speed limits are in place for a reason and though you may wish to reach your destination quickly just a small reduction in your speed can reduce the likelihood of a collision.

"It offers us an opportunity to keep local communities safe by tackling neighbourhood speeding and will include high visibility patrolling and static speed checks on key hotspot areas within neighbourhoods on 30mph roads."

Offenders will be handed Traffic Offence Reports, fines, penalty points and court appearances as part of The Global Road Safety Week, according to the force.

The clampdown will run from Monday, May 17 to Sunday, May 23, in lower speed limit areas where people and traffic mix.

Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and other two-wheeler users make up the highest proportion of victims, statistics show.

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