Nearly 500 drivers were caught speeding in March across the New Forest.

The Safer Roads Unit carried out speed checks in Cadnam, Bransgore, Totton, Hordle, Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst, and New Milton.

The enforcement activities, using both mobile and fixed cameras, aimed to curb speeding, enhance safety, and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.

In total, the unit conducted 23 visits throughout the month, amounting to 59 hours and 45 minutes of speed monitoring.

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During these operations, 488 speeding offences were recorded.

A spokesperson for the Safer Roads Unit said: "The aim of the enforcement we carry out is to help support you reduce the speed of traffic, making the roads safer for all road users, and reduce the risk of injury, collisions and casualties in our area.

"We will continue to respond to your concerns and tackle the issues affecting you in your community, so please continue to let us know what is impacting you where you live."