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Cambridgeshire Constabulary have rolled out their latest bid to slow down speeding motorists which consists of recruiting members of the local community to carry out speed checks. The “Speed Watch” pilot programme has already recruited 5 members of the public who have been trained up to use speed detection equipment in Soham for the 3 month trial.

Although the residents have no authority to stop or challenge any motorist alleged to be in excess of the speed limit, the plan is to note the vehicle details and then send an advisory/warning letter to the registered keeper.

Other local areas covered include Chippenham, Wickham, Fordham, Isleham, Kennett and Snailwell.

The project follows a similar “peer pressure” approach in Norfolk where speeding motorists were stopped by the Police and told to explain themselves to local school children, rather than face prosecution.

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