SLOWING down should be a New Year's resolution for motorists, council officials say.

Transport for Buckinghamshire have urged drivers to keep their speed low this January.

A campaign highlighting the dangers of excessive speed is running throughout this month, also involving Thames Valley Police, which will carry out roadside checks.

Peter Hardy, Buckinghamshire County Council Cabinet Member for Planning and Transport said: “We are committed to reducing the number of people injured and killed on our roads, and targeting those drivers who continue to drive at excess speed.”

He said there will be a mixed approach of education and enforcement and added the public have been supportive, with speeding a top concern of residents' groups.