RECKLESS drivers are putting lives at risk, warn police.

A road safety check in Knutsford caught 43 drivers speeding.

Armed with a radar gun, officers carried out a speed enforcement check on Hall Lane in Mobberley and Knutsford Road in Chelford.

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The fastest driver was caught hurtling along at 44mph.

The speed limit on both roads is 30mph.

Knutsford Guardian: Police clock 43 drivers speeding in latest road safety check in KnutsfordPolice clock 43 drivers speeding in latest road safety check in Knutsford (Image: Cheshire Police)

Posting on social media, a Cheshire Police spokesman said: “A total of 43 vehicles were caught speeding by the Trucam with the fastest going at 44mph on 30mph zones.

“Police advice is do not driver over the speed limit as all the road users are put at risk including property.”

Knutsford Guardian: Drivers were caught speeding on Hall Lane in MobberleyDrivers were caught speeding on Hall Lane in Mobberley (Image: Google Maps)

Similar checks on neighbouring roads over the past few months have caught many drivers breaking the law.