92% of the checks were carried out in areas where a high number of road traffic collisions resulting in injuries occurred.

Out of the 43 checks conducted by police, 28 drivers were reported for speeding, with 70 receiving words of advice. Honorary officers reported 32 drivers during their 31 checks and issued 277 motorists with words of advice. This higher number was over an all-night speed check carried out in Maufant by St. Saviour Honorary Police on 18 April. 

Acting Inspector Paul Smith, campaign leader, said the results of the campaign were not satisfying for the force. He said: “During the same period last year, 16 drivers were reported for speeding and this was without the publicity of a campaign and the messages being sent out about increased speed checks around the island. We are disappointed that despite the campaign and the media coverage this year the number is more than double that of the same week in 2017.

“Injury road traffic collisions should never be accepted as the day to day reality of living in Jersey. All road users have an opportunity to play their part in making our roads safer, ensuring that you drive or ride within the speed limit is part of this and we each have a role to play."

Inspector Smith says the force will continue to focus on speeding and other motoring offences throughout the year to keep the roads safe. An Express Freedom of Information (FOI) request revealed that speeding was the most common offence in 2016.