A large number of drivers were caught speeding on the London Road in High Wycombe over the course of two days.

Between July 15 and July 16, 17 drivers were seen by the authorities exceeding the speed limit of 30mph on the road which goes through the town.

In a brief tweet that was published on July 16, TVP Roads Policing said: “17 drivers chose to drive in excess of the 30mph speed limit on the A40 London Road in High Wycombe over the last couple of nights and met #TMAshift.

The drivers were caught this week

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“If only they had used the speed limiter! Do you have one?”

If a motorist is caught speeding, they can face the punishment of paying a fine, having points pit on their license, as well as being disqualified from driving.