SPEEDING drivers have been constantly flouting the law by driving at 40mph on a 30mph road in Glasgow’s East End.

The issue of speeding motorists on the Clyde Gateway roads in Dalmarnock was raised at a recent meeting of Bridgeton and Dalmarnock Community Council.

East End community cops advised that they have reported several motorists for driving beyond the speed limit on the road which is also known A730.

Members of the Bridgeton and Dalmarnock Community Council argued that there is not enough speed signs on the road which has resulted in drivers going beyond the limit.

The community council members also said that many motorists wrongly believe the speed limit is 40mph because part of the road is wider.

Glasgow City Council, however, said the A730 Clyde Gateway has a 30mph order.

The local authority explained that the road does not require 30mph signs.

The 30mph road signs are not required because all the other roads that are connect to the Clyde Gateway are also the same speed limit.

It is understood that a local authority will only place signs where a speed limit changes for example from 40mph to 30mph.

Most of Glasgow City Council’s 30mph sign are at boundaries unless they meet with a road with a higher speed limit.

A Glasgow City Council spokeswoman said: “We have no concerns with regards to safety on the Clyde Gateway.

“We have had complaints about speeding which have been passed to Police Scotland who have the responsibility for enforcement.”

Police Scotland previously said they were committed to tackling the issue of speeding on Scotland’s roads.

Head of Road Policing Chief Superintendent Andy Edmonston said: “We are committed to achieving the Scottish Government’s 2020 casualty reduction targets. By driving at an appropriate speed and being aware of road conditions, you can help us reduce the number of casualties on Scotland’s roads and make the roads safer.”