Three more speed enforcement vans will soon hit Warwickshire's roads as part of a £600,000 investment in road safety.

Warwickshire Police said the money will be invested in new technology and more staff for its Road Safety Unit (WRSU).

The department will be given 35 additional staff as well as new state-of-the-art IT equipment.

The force said part of the demand comes as a result of HS2 because, as well as managing speed enforcement and red light offences, the WRSU also monitors speeding at roadwork sites. Due to HS2, this demand is expected to increase over the next five years.

Community speed watch operations will also be given more support.

Chief Constable of Warwickshire Police Debbie Tedds said: "The improvements will help ensure Warwickshire Police continues to be fit for the future and delivers on our enduring vision to protect people from harm. 

"We know the harm and devastation that collisions cause to families and that's why a proactive, preventative approach is the best response we can give and this is at the core of the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership strategy of which we play a key part.

"That's why educating speeding drivers is vital in seeking to change behaviour to make our roads safer.

"This has a direct effect on road safety because we know that those who go on a training course are less likely to reoffend in the next 6 months after the course. However, points and fines still play a part in reducing speeding and extreme or repeat speeders may find themselves going straight to court."