Residents in Milton Keynes are being encouraged to volunteer with Community Speedwatch, in a bid to tackle speeding in the Thames Valley region.
Currently, there are 187 Community Speedwatch groups operating across the Thames Valley region, with over 1,000 volunteers.
Now, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley is encouraging residents from Milton Keynes to sign up to the scheme.
Volunteers on the scheme can receive a starter kit which includes a speed detection device, allowing those to monitor and tackle speeding within their own communities.
Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “We know that speedwatch schemes can be a deterrent to speeding drivers.
“Unlike older schemes, Community Speedwatch enables effective communication between groups and the police. As a result, the police are better able to target persistent offenders and hotspot locations, ultimately reducing the number of people speeding on our roads and potentially saving lives.
“I am pleased to see there is a growing number of groups joining the scheme. We have 187 groups operating to date, equating to over 1,000 volunteers. It forms a key role in our work to improve road safety and I encourage those that haven’t yet signed up, or anyone interested in starting a group, to get on board. We also seek to continue to improve the programme and provide even better support for volunteers as the scheme grows.”
Lee Turnham, Thames Valley Police Community Speedwatch Coordinator said: "I am delighted at the level of interest in the scheme to date. Residents regularly report concerns about speeding and we know the dangers this can present on some of our roads. I hope to see the number of groups signing up continue to increase, helping to make our roads safer."
For further information and to register your interest in the Thames Valley Community Speedwatch scheme, please email SpeedWatch@thamesvalley.police.uk or lee.turnham@thamesvalley.police.uk.
