Highclere Community Speed Watch seeks new volunteers

The Highclere branch of the Community Speed Watch scheme is appealing for new volunteers to join its team.

Community Speed Watch members position themselves on the roadside and collect details of speeding vehicles and pass these onto police.

The owner of each speeding vehicle is then sent an educational letter telling them that their vehicle was seen exceeding the speed limit and the effects their actions have on the local community.

A Highclere Speed Watch Team spokesperson said: “Speeding is one of the factors that most affects the quality of life in our community.

“It can feature in road traffic collisions and it has an impact on the day-to-day lives on local people.

“If you can spare a few hours each month to take part in the roadside speed watch sessions, we would love to hear from you.”

To find out more, contact volunteers.northern@hampshire.police.uk or contact Highclere Speed Watch co-ordinator Brian Harling at briankharling@btinternet.com