Volunteers sought to identify speeding drivers

Police are seeking volunteers to help keep roads safe through a community speedwatch scheme.

The Cambridgeshire force said it was looking for new members to monitor speed in the county after volunteers identified more than 21,000 vehicles going too fast in 2024.

Volunteers receive full training, equipment, insurance and carry out checks at their convenience, said the force.

Forcewide watch co-ordinator Julie Clark said: "These schemes are a really important part of our road safety work and those involved make a genuine difference."

The scheme involves speed checks in local neighbourhoods, with motorists caught speeding given an advisory letter to explain the danger of their actions.

Last year volunteers helped send out 9,495 letters asking speeding drivers to consider their attitude.

Ms Clark said: "Being part of the Community Speedwatch national initiative is very rewarding, knowing that you will be helping us to make the roads safer... if you are interested in volunteering, please do get in touch."

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