SEVERAL drivers have been stopped by traffic police in Kearsley and Westhoughton for speeding.

Speed enforcement officers were conducting checks on vehicles travelling on Bolton Road in Kearsley and Dicconson Lane in Westhoughton this morning.

One driver was caught travelling at 46mph in a 30mph zone.

Several drivers have been issued with tickets.

Greater Manchester Police said: "Transport Unit officers were on speed enforcement on Bolton Road in Kearsley and Dicconson Lane in Westhoughton.

"Numerous drivers were spoken to and tickets issued. The highest speed was 46mph in a 30pmh."

There's been a crackdown on speeding in Bolton as part of operation Portman, which was launched last year in response to concerns over the number of serious road incidents in the town.