A traffic operation on Falmouth's Pendennis Point, established in response to concerns from the community, is helping to curb anti-social driving in the area according to Devon & Cornwall Police.

For the last three months, Devon & Cornwall Police's Falmouth team has been undertaking ad hoc, weekly traffic checks in different locations on Pendennis Point.

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Taking place at different times of the day and night, the police have been monitoring the well-known coastal area and surrounding roads, using their kit to monitor speed, check for any outstanding police notices, and to fine drivers in relation to their driving or any other offences.

Devon & Cornwall Police Sector Inspector, Falmouth Tim Evans said: "Falmouth residents and local Councillors were concerned about cars and motorbikes driving at excess speed and in an anti-social manner around Pendennis Point. The location is a beauty spot and an iconic place within Falmouth and is bordered by residential properties.

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"People who have been driving at excess speed have been very much affecting their quality of life for some residents. During each traffic operation we monitor the noise of vehicles and speed, as either in excess can have a detrimental effect on residents, pedestrians and drivers should there be an accident. On one occasion in January, we also arrested a driver on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drugs.

"Increasingly most drivers are law abiding and respectful; on our most recent traffic operation on Thursday 8 February, we found most drivers through the night were driving sensibly and obeying the speed limit.

"We are seeing a decrease in poor driving behaviour however it is still present in the area. We would like to encourage more people to be aware of the changing speed limit which is 20 mph on some roads and 30 mph on others."