Police sent a safety reminder to motorists after conducting speed checks in Flintshire. 

North Wales Police's Road Policing Unit conducted a number of speed checks in Carmel, Holywell earlier today. 

The speed checks were conducted in a 30mph zone, with tickets being issued to motorists caught speeding. 

One driver was caught doing 46mph, with another found doing 45mph. 

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Following the speed checks, the roads policing unit have reminded drivers to think about the consequences of speeding. 

A spokesperson said: "Speeding checks conducted in Carmel, Holywell today by officers from the Roads Policing Unit in a 30mph limited zone.

"Tickets issued to those caught speeding today, let’s think about our actions and consequences to them actions, speeding costs lives, increases risks of a collision and increases your braking distance.

"Let’s make the roads safer together.

"Before starting your journey have a think how you can be a safe considerate and careful driver."