MORE than 1500 motorists were caught creeping over the speed limit during a three-day statewide blitz conducted by police.

The operation, which took place between February 22-24, zeroed in on speeding drivers with the aim of educating offenders on the risks of creeping.

Police busted 1577 motorists driving over the limit, of which 1075 were issued cautions and given an educational postcard.

Traffic Support Branch Inspector Ben Spencer said nearly 1600 people were stopped during the operation.

“If we all do the right thing and drive within the speed limit, lives will be saved and serious injuries will be prevented, ultimately reducing the impact of road trauma in our community,” he said.

South Australia’s road toll currently stands at nine compared to 11 at the same time last year. This year there have been 77 serious road crashes compared to 109 at the same time in 2016.