THREE motorists were fined for using an access-only road as a short cut.

Officers in Hipperholme were on patrol on the junction of Brookville/George Street and Barfield Road.

This followed residents’ complaints that drivers were using the roads as a cut through.

Three drivers were handed £60 fixed penalty notices.

Other motorists were spoken to – and found to have a genuine reason for using the road.

Police warn further checks will be made over the next few weeks.