Herts police have warned drivers who get caught speeding that they could face time in jail if they lie about their details.

The Cameras, Tickets and Collisions team at Hertfordshire Constabulary are currently investigating more than 60 live cases where speeding drivers are suspected to have given incorrect details to police, such as a false name or address.

Kevin Brown, investigator supervisor at Herts police, said: “Recently, we have found that a growing number of drivers across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire are choosing to ignore paperwork or attempting to lie their way out of a fine or speed awareness course.

“One case a few years ago, ended with someone who had a clean driving licence and no convictions being handed a six-month custodial sentence and losing their job after submitting a false name and address along with a fabricated story, providing fraudulent documents in the process.

"Now this person has a criminal record and will fail any subsequent DBS checks.

“Obviously our advice is to drive safely and stick to the speed limits, which are in place for a reason – but if you are caught speeding, ensure that you submit the correct details to avoid a potential criminal conviction.”

Herts police are warning that those who ignore paperwork can be given six penalty points and a £1,000 fine.

Those who provide false details could be disqualified from driving and forced to spend time in prison.