More than a dozen drivers have recieved fines for speeding following a police crackdown.
Officers in Rochford say they have dished out 19 fines so far after addressing concerns over speeding.
The operational policing command have been targeting a number of areas after concerns were raised by members of the public.
Some of the locations they have visited have included Victoria Road, Helena Road, High Road, and London Road in Rayleigh.
They have also carried out operations in Greensward Lane in Hockley, Rectory Road, Ashingdon Road, Brays Lane in Rochford, and Shoebury Road and High Street in Great Wakering.
A police spokesman said: "The aim is always to reduce risk to life and serious injury, however, whilst being visible and using speed recording devices.
"Officers cannot ignore matters where offences are being committed, and so far, 19 traffic tickets have been issued, which is 19 too many.
"Please, reduce your speed, drive carefully, stay safe, save lives."
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