Tackling Speeding in Our Community – Get Involved

Dear, Resident

🚗 Tackling Speeding in Our Community – Get Involved

Kent Police have recently been made aware of concerns from local residents regarding speeding vehicles in their area. Excessive speed remains one of the most common factors in serious road collisions and is a key priority for neighbourhood policing.

We are committed to working with our communities to address these concerns — and one of the most effective ways residents can get involved is through the Community Speed Watch (CSW) scheme.

👀 What is Community Speed Watch?

Community Speed Watch is a volunteer-led initiative that empowers local residents to actively help tackle speeding in their neighbourhood.

With support and training from Kent Police, volunteers:

Drivers identified as speeding may:

✅ Why Get Involved?

Becoming part of a Speed Watch group has real benefits for your community:

Research and experience show that visible community involvement can make drivers think twice and slow down.

👥 Who Can Join?

You don’t need any previous experience — just:

Full training, guidance, and equipment are provided by Kent Police.

📞 How to Get Started

If you and your neighbours are concerned about speeding and would like to set up or join a Community Speed Watch group, you can:

You can also raise your interest through your local Parish or Town Council, who often support these schemes.

🙌 Working Together

Speeding is not just a policing issue — it’s something the whole community can help tackle. By working together, we can make our roads safer for everyone.

If this is something you feel passionate about, we encourage you to get involved and be part of the solution.