Villagers help police slow down speeders
VILLAGERS IN North Lincolnshire are putting the brakes on speeding traffic in a pilot project which could be rolled out in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
The trial will see eight volunteers from Thornton Curtis, near Barton-upon-Humber, together with a police officer, using the latest hand-held equipment to record speeds, registration numbers and the make and colour of speeding vehicles.
Those caught breaking the limit will be sent warning letters from Humberside Police – who may take action against persistent offenders.
Hundreds of similar schemes are running across the country and the pilot, which involves North Lincolnshire Council, Safer Roads Humber and Humberside police and crime commissioner (PCC) Keith Hunter, will help decide whether further schemes should be rolled out across the Humberside Police area.
Mr Hunter said there had been “numerous” requests for Speed Watch schemes.
He added: “There has always been a persistent problem with drivers speeding in all our towns and villages, but particularly in rural areas. Communities tell me time and again how this inconsiderate behaviour blights their lives and how they want to help the police to reduce it.
“I have always said I want more power passed to communities and this trial looks to give residents what they have been asking for.”
North Lincolnshire councillor Richard Hannigan added: “I’m pleased to be joining forces with Humberside Police and the PCC on this great initiative that will give residents ownership of the scheme, which will ultimately help cut the number of speeding motorists and accidents.
“We will see how the pilot goes and if it is a success, will look to roll this out to other areas.
“Residents in the pilot area are helping make a real difference and their support is invaluable.”