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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding dangerous driving and speeding, which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey. Slow Down – Save Lives – Protect Our Community
There have been serious concerns and reports of dangerous driving and excessive speeding in this area.
This behaviour puts lives at risk and will NOT be tolerated.
❗ Reported Issues Include:
🔴 Vehicles speeding through residential streets
🔴 Reckless or aggressive driving
🔴 Ignoring traffic signals and road signs
🔴 Sudden acceleration and loud revving of engines
🔴 Dangerous driving near homes, schools, and pedestrian areas
⚠️ THIS IS A LIFE-THREATENING ISSUE
Speeding and careless driving can lead to:
❌ Serious injury or loss of life
❌ Risk to children, pedestrians, and cyclists
❌ Damage to vehicles and property
❌ Fear and distress within the community
Every second matters — slowing down can save lives.
🏠 THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL AREA
People live, walk, and raise families here.
👉 Drive responsibly:
- Observe speed limits at all times
- Be alert for children, pedestrians, and cyclists
- Avoid aggressive or careless driving
- Respect traffic calming measures and road signs
⚖️ ENFORCEMENT ACTION
📢 These concerns have been reported to Met Engage
📢 Local police are aware and monitoring the situation
🚨 Continued dangerous driving may result in:
- Fines and penalty points
- Driving bans
- Vehicle seizure in serious cases
- Possible criminal prosecution
📞 REPORT DANGEROUS DRIVING
If you witness unsafe driving:
- Note the vehicle registration, time, and location
- Report incidents as soon as possible
🔹 Call 999 in an emergency
🔹 Call 101 for non-emergency concerns
🤝 WORKING TOGETHER TO KEEP OUR ROADS SAFE
We all have a responsibility to ensure our roads are safe for everyone.
🚨 Slow down. Stay alert. Save lives.
 If someone is driving a motor vehicle, they should always be doing so in a safe and considerate manner. Even momentary lapses in judgement can have life changing or devastating consequences for those in the vehicle or innocent bystanders. Activities such as street racing, cruising or performing tricks can count as anti-social behaviour. If you are concerned about this in your area, visit our website for the latest guidance and how you can report this. You can also report dangerous driving in your area. We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years. | 
