Speeding drivers who ignore the legal limits can expect to be prosecuted for their actions, a police Inspector has said.

The comments from Inspector Gareth Pearson come after Freedom of Information data obtained by the Leader revealed the top five speeds in both counties recorded by police in 2022, as well as their locations.

All five of Flintshire's top recorded speeds occurred on the A494 westbound between Deeside and the Queensferry Interchange.

They were recorded as follows: 99mph, 98mph, 88mph, 88mph, 88mph - the speed limit there being 50.

And all five of Wrexham's top speeds took place on the A483 at junction 7 (Rossett).

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They were: 106mph, 101mph, 101mph, 100mph, 98mph - the limit in that area being 70.

Inspector Gareth Pearson from North Wales Police’ Roads Policing Unit said: “Officers along with our partners in Go Safe jointly detect motorists who choose to ignore the speed limits. 

"Drivers who are caught speeding by Roads Policing Unit officers are issued with a Traffic Offence Report (TOR) which could then lead to either attending a speed awareness course or a court appearance.

“Speeding is an issue that concerns many residents and one that we take extremely seriously. 

"Those who choose to ignore the speed limits can expect to be prosecuted for their actions.

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“We are committed to making our roads a safer place for all who use them and we will continue to crack down on those irresponsible drivers who choose to ignore speed limits and drive irresponsibly, not only risking their own lives but the lives of others.”

North Wales Police has a robust strategy around enforcing the ‘Fatal 5’ offences which are speeding, drink and drug driving, dangerous driving including unnecessary risk taking, failing to wear a seat belt and using a mobile phone whilst driving.