Community Speedwatch is a national initiative where members of local communities, with the support and supervision of their local police, record details of speeding vehicles using approved detection devices. This is a scheme set up for the public to let us know about locations where they're concerned about speeding.
We'll assess the location and if we think it's a good and safe place for monitoring to happen, trained members of the community will visit the location to record the details of offending vehicles.
What's captured:
- Speed
- Registration number
- Vehicle colour and make
We also monitor the data so we can take action against repeat offenders or those severely breaking the speed limit.
Registered keepers of vehicles breaking the speed limit are contacted by letter explaining the potential risks and consequences of their dangerous behaviour.
In August 2022 alone, across 109 shifts, Speedwatch volunteers intercepted 918 speeding vehicles and sent 762 letters across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
In South Cambs alone, 9% of drivers passing by Speedwatch volunteers were speeding.
If you want to know more about the scheme please get in touch or get involved, speedwatch@cambs.police.uk
