ALMOST a quarter of drivers clocked in a recent police speed check were travelling over the 30mph limit in Curbridge Road, Witney.

The laser checks were requested by Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School, which had complained about the danger to children of speeding drivers.

Of the 364 vehicles checked, ten were clocked at over 40mph, 13 were travelling between 36 and 40mph and 55 between 31 and 35mph.

Police have sent out warning letters to every driver.