EIGHTEEN drivers were caught driving at least 90mph on the M11 over the weekend as officers worked to try to ensure you’re safe on the roads.

On Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 December, officers from our Roads Policing Unit were carrying out speed checks on the M11 and caught 18 drivers travelling at least 20mph over the speed limit.

One driver was found doing 106mph.

Added to that, work elsewhere in the county say seven drivers going between 38 and 40mph in Thorpe Bay on Sunday.

And this morning (Tuesday 31 December) officers captured 37 drivers speeding on trunk roads, including someone doing 96mph on the A130.

Adam Pipe, Head of Roads Policing, said: “Speed is one of the biggest causes for serious and fatal collisions, not only in Essex but across the country.

“There is never an excuse for it and certainly no excuse for travelling at the speeds some of these drivers were caught doing.

“When you speed, you pose a risk to yourself and other drivers and road users.

“It’s better to get where you’re going slightly more slowly, than not at all.

“Our roads are going to be busy tonight as people travel to celebrate New Year’s Eve and I would urge you to ensure you’re taking all precautions to keep yourself, and others, safe.”