Community Speed Watch Scheme

'The promotion of safer driving in communities through education'

Community Speed Watch is a scheme that enables local people to address speeding issues in their own communities. The volunteers work within their communities to educate drivers of speeding issues.

Many villages and small towns have problems with vehicles that fail to reduce their speed when driving through their 30mph and 40mph speed limits.

Some communities find that drivers don’t reduce their speed until they are well past the speed limit sign and then some only slow down by a small amount. Some aren’t aware that they are in a residential area and some don’t care – Speed Watch’s aim is to educate these drivers!

Speed Watch can also help to investigate complaints of speeding in communities and show whether the issues are perceived or real. This information can then be used to reassure local residents or to gain support from local Police or Kent County Council to help combat speeding issues.

FAQ’s

How can I find out about the scheme?

Contact the Speed Watch Support Team at the Roads Policing Unit, Coldharbour to discuss your needs.

E-mail: speedwatchdata@kent.pnn.police.uk
Call: 01622 798628 or 798631

What do we need to run a scheme?

You need the backing of your Parish Council or have a recognised residents association or committee (we can advise how to achieve this). A minimum of 6 volunteers is needed to get your scheme running.

Is it safe for volunteers?

Yes – the Police gives full training to volunteers. The training covers how the scheme works, what equipment is used and how to stay safe when deployed.

Are speeding drivers prosecuted?

No – this is an educational scheme. The Police will send out warning letters.

Will the Police carry out speed checks?

Areas where speeding is identified as a persistent issue may be considered for Police enforcement.