MOTORISTS are still driving too fast on Middlewich roads, say police.

Officers carried out a speed check in St Michael's Way and recorded vehicles breaking the 30mph limit.

Even in pouring rain, many failed to slow down.

A police spokesman said: "Your local officer has been conducting speed enforcement with the trucam device on St Michael's Way. Despite the weather conditions, a number of vehicles were found to be exceeding it unfortunately."

Officers have also been monitoring the speed of traffic in King Street.

Residents across the town have raised their concerns on social media about drivers travelling too fast.

People living on busy Warmingham Lane are so worried they set up an action group.

Volunteers have formed Warmingham Lane Community Speed Watch and take it in turns to monitor traffic every day.

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Warmingham Lane residents take it in turns to monitor traffic every day

On one day during the early evening rush hour, 51 vehicles were caught breaking the 30mph speed limit. The highest speed recorded was 50mph.

Dad-of-three Paul Moore, who set up the group, said: "Everyone I speak to is surprised there hasn't been a major accident. I have personally seen a few near misses.

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"It is primarily a deterrent, we are not trying to criminalise people."

Middlewich Town Council has agreed to ramp up the pressure on Cheshire East Council and housing developers to solve road safety fears in the area.

Members pledged to work with residents on traffic calming and pedestrian routes, liaise with CEC to obtain funding and approach Warmingham Lane developers for financial contributions.