MOBILE speed cameras will be set up on a road near Evesham after concerns were raised about the speed of vehicles.

Speed enforcement activity will take place on Station Road, in Honeybourne, after more than half of drivers were found to be speeding on the 30mph road.

Speed data collected by The Safer Roads Partnership showed drivers were significantly exceeding the speed limit.

Speed data showed that 15 per cent of vehicles were travelling above 37.5mph.

Another site, Dugdale Drive, in Warndon Villages, Worcester will also have mobile cameras introduced after drivers were found to be speeding there.

The Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia will launch the new sites this month.

In each area, local residents raised their concerns through their local parish council or safer neighbourhood team who then brought it to the attention of the Safer Roads Partnership and asked for action to be taken.

Anna Higgins, communications manager at the Safer Roads Partnership, said: “We are launching these new community concern sites in Herefordshire and Worcestershire to address the high level of concern in each of the local communities.

"Data collected has highlighted unacceptably high speeds and local people are understandably concerned. "With a high number of vehicles travelling on each of the roads every day, and their close proximity to residential areas, they represent risk to all road users.

"We hope that the presence of a speed camera will encourage drivers to change their behaviour and drive at a lower, safer speed.

"This will help to improve the quality of life for people living in the areas, reduce the risk of harm, and improve the safety of the roads for all those who use them."

Speed data will be collected while the sites are in operation to assess the impact upon traffic speed and driver behaviour.