Police continued to crackdown on motorists flouting lockdown restrictions in Powys over the VE Day bank holiday.
A driver was caught speeding at 99mph on the A483 near Llanwrtyd Wells in south Powys
Sargeant Ian Price, of Dyfed-Powys Police, said the road is known for serious collisions.
He said: "This speed is dangerous and the driver will be sent to court for this speed. Lockdown not footdown."
A483 60mph limit, South of Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys. @DyfedPowys @TrafficWalesN Road is known for serious collisions. @GoSafeCymru just pinged this car for 99mph. This speed is dangerous and the driver will be sent to court for this speed. #StayHomeSaveLives #Lockdown not #Footdown pic.twitter.com/pwHhxgmGYQ
— 🏴Sgt 121 Ian Price #StayHomeSavesLives (@DPGoSafeSkipper) May 8, 2020
Police officers from Newtown issued 34 fines and five traffic offence reports including one for a motorist who was caught travelling at 95mph in a 60mph zone.
Brecon police officers reported 35 people for non-essential journeys, and there were 11 road traffic related offences. An officer from the Brecon Roads Policing Unit said there was one search for misuse of drugs, while another driver was warned for overloading their vehicle.
In Powys, 305 fixed penalty notices have been issued by Dyfed-Powys Police for non-essential travel between March 23 and May 6.
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