Police say many driving at more than 100mph are 'oblivious' to their speed.
Avon and Somerset Police said the drivers were travelling on the M5 in Somerset during an anti-speeding campaign called Operation Tempo."Speed causes serious injuries," he said.
PC Cox said there had been "quite a few" drivers stopped for travelling at 100mph on the M5 during Operation Tempo, with the fastest daytime speed being 107mph.View original content on Twitter "I've seen no material difference from some drivers in the wet weather on the M5 in particular," he said.PC Cox said that 53 people had been killed on roads in the Avon and Somerset force area so far this year, and that most people stopped travelling at 100mph were "oblivious" to their high speed and a lot of them were "late for an appointment".
David Cundle, the coordinator for Somerton Speedwatch, said Sutton Road was one of the worst spots in the area.
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