VOLUNTEERS are needed to help set up a community Speed Watch scheme at Croft, near Warrington.
Police are searching for four willing volunteers to help drive forward the initiative in the village.
There are already a number of successful community Speed Watch schemes up-and-running across Warrington.
The initiative involves volunteers giving up some of their spare at a time that is convenient to them. Volunteers, who must be over 18, are trained to use a speed gun to monitor the speed of traffic.
Motorists seen driving at an excessive speed are sent a warning letter and told that if they are clocked speeding again they could be fined £60 and face three points on their licence.
PCSO Maurizio Lucchesi said: “Motorists need to remember that speed limits are there for a reason – and they must be adhered to. Schemes such as this not only help to get the message across that speeding drivers will not be tolerated – they also help bring members of the local community together.
“We are looking for four volunteers to get this scheme off the ground and we would urge anyone in the local community who would like to be involved to get in touch.”
Anyone who would like to volunteer for the community Speed Watch scheme in the Croft area should call PCSO Maurizio Lucchesi on 0845 458 6390.
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