Police stopped more than 100 vehicles in a drive to cut down on anti-social motorists in Mole Valley.

Police targeted drivers who were speeding, using their mobile phones while driving and vehicles which had defects.

The traffic operation covered the A24 and A25 as well as other roads in the area.

Enforcement action was taken against half of those stopped over the three day operation. Officers issued on the spot Fixed Penalty Notices, Prohibitions Notices and summonses were also issued for offences which also included no seat belt and no MOT.

A police spokesman said: "The operations formed part of Surrey Police and Surrey County Council’s Drive SMART campaign launched last year to target a range of driving behaviours which negatively affect the lives of other road users or local residents.

"These include tailgating, bad or inconsiderate parking, using a handheld mobile phone at the wheel, speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt and general thoughtless or reckless driving."

Dr Andrew Povey, leader of Surrey County Council, pledged £1million to set up the campaign after the issue was regularly raised as a concern by residents to local councillors.

PC Tom Arthur, Roads Casualty Reduction Officer for Mole Valley, said: “It is important to continue to carry out spot checks like this to reassure the community that we take all traffic offences seriously.

“The three days of action were a great example of how we are working together to target local concerns and make Surrey’s roads safer. Getting tough on anti-social motorists is a priority for Surrey Police and it is hoped this will give people in Mole Valley the confidence that we are listening to their concerns and are committed to tackling anti-social driving.

“As well as educating drivers on the road about the consequences of their anti-social driving and taking enforcement action where necessary, we have been helping promote the current mobile phone campaign by putting up educational posters at garages and other key locations.”