PCSO Maggie Griffiths joined Armitage Community Speedwatch Volunteers today (Monday 12th May) between 3-4pm on Shropshire Brook Road.  Volunteers were responding to complaints of excessive speed at the location. Shropshire Brook Road is a 30mph zone.

132 vehicles drove through the location, of which 4 were recordable speeds of 35-38mph. 

Community Speedwatch (CSW) is a national initiative where, in partnership with the police, members of communities use detection devices to monitor local vehicle speeds.

The volunteers report drivers exceeding the speed limit to the police with the aim of educating drivers to slow down.

If the data proves a driver is ignoring repeated warnings police can prosecute them. The aim is to:

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To become part of Staffordshire CSW, please go to CSW Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) to register and for more information.

Volunteers receive training, and neighbourhood policing team staff will support them.