POLICE joined community volunteers to tackle speeders in Darlington.

The operation was carried out on Monday afternoon in Thompson Street East.

  • 165 vehicles passed through eastbound in less than 30 minutes, of which two were travelling in excess of 35mph.
  • 191 vehicles passed through over the same time westbound, of which three were travelling in excess of 35mph.

Police say advisory letters will be sent out to the owners of the five cars which were speeding.