Motorists have reportedly been caught driving up to 20mph over the speed limit on a major borough road.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say its traffic enforcement officers caught 12 motorists allegedly breaking the speed limit on Blackburn Road, Egerton, on Thursday. 

At least one driver was caught speeding at 60mph on the road, on which a 40mph speed limit is imposed, police said.

The checks were carried out as part of Operation Classify, a scheme set up to reduce injury and death caused by vehicles in Bolton. 

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A spokesperson for GMP Bolton North said: "Speed enforcement conducted in Egerton. Speeding is one of the leading contributing factors of deaths on the roads.

"GMP's Traffic PCSO's conducted speed enforcement on Blackburn Road, close to Cox Green Road in Egerton on Thursday, February 29.

"During their visit, 12 motorists were caught speeding in the 40mph zone, the highest speed being 60mph.

"We are committed to reducing the number of collisions taking place on our roads and have launched Operation Classify to target hotspot areas.

"Help us to keep our roads safe by taking care when driving, and reporting those putting lives at risk."