Police catch ‘erratic’ driver speeding through Derbyshire town and issue tickets at problem parking hotspot
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On Tuesday, April 11, the Matlock Safer Neighbourhood Team undertook proactive patrols across the town.
An SNT spokesperson said: “A vehicle was seen speeding and driving erratically through Matlock town centre. Vehicle stopped, driver reported on summons, investigation ongoing.”
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Hide AdA number of cars were found parked on solid white lines on Lime Tree Road. One driver was given a verbal warning and tickets were issued to other vehicles.
![A number of tickets were issued to vehicles parked on Lime Tree Road.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjgxYjhkNjI4LTIyNDEtNDE2MS1hYTllLWVlMTU0NWYwNjkyYjo2ZGIwMDQ1YS02YmIxLTQxNDQtYTlmOS05MmI4YTYzMDUyMzQ=.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
![A number of tickets were issued to vehicles parked on Lime Tree Road.](/img/placeholder.png)
Another vehicle was stopped after reports of a driver getting behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs. The driver, however, returned a negative roadside drugs test.