Community Speed Watch (CSW) is a scheme which gives local people the power to help reduce traffic speeds and improve the quality of life in their community.
Speeding is a real problem in our communities and by training as CSW volunteers; local residents have the opportunity to make their roads safer.
Volunteers are provided with special equipment and trained by police officers in the use of hand-held speed devices so that they can record the speed of passing vehicles.
Motorists caught speeding by volunteers are sent a warning letter from the police. Further action is taken against persistent offenders, who will receive a visit from Wiltshire Police.
Our aim is to ensure that Shrewton gets a reputation for catching speeding motorists. We are a small but enthusiastic team and deploy randomly around the village at locations where we can see the traffic and catch the Speeding motorist.
Now with 16 volunteers on the team but always looking for more as folks come and go. We have the “device” for 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off, sharing with Tilshead with 5 sites around the village.
If you are interested then please get in touch with the Shrewton CSW coordinator below:
Janice Hassett
T: 01980 621118 – M: 07928 645281 – E: Click here to email