Driver caught speeding at 65mph in 40mph zone after police set up cameras in these Leeds areas

Police have issued a number of speeding tickets after setting up mobile cameras in north west Leeds.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 26th Aug 2021, 11:45 BST
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Officers from the Leeds North West Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) targeted Otley, Yeadon and Arthington on Tuesday evening.

They caught several speeding drivers, with one caught doing 65mph in a 40mph zone in Victoria Avenue, Yeadon.

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Another car was seized for driving while disqualified and with no insurance.

One driver was caught doing 65mph in a 40mph zone in Victoria Avenue, Yeadon (Photo: WYP)One driver was caught doing 65mph in a 40mph zone in Victoria Avenue, Yeadon (Photo: WYP)
One driver was caught doing 65mph in a 40mph zone in Victoria Avenue, Yeadon (Photo: WYP)

In a statement issued on Facebook, the Leeds North West NPT said: "Last night, NPT officers were out conducting speed-gun work in the Otley, Yeadon and Arthington areas.

"A handful of tickets were issued, with the highest being 65mph in a 40mph zone at Victoria Avenue, Yeadon.

"In addition to this, a vehicle was seized for driving whilst disqualified and no insurance."

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