Action on speeding drivers to be taken across Llanelli
The Speedwatch scheme is being expanded across all parts of the town
A scheme to catch speeding drivers in Llanelli is being expanded to include the whole town.
The Speedwatch scheme has in recent years targeted the most dangerous accident blackspots in the eastern areas of Llanelli, with the aim of to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on the roads.
Jointly spearheaded by a group of town and rural councillors the project aims to slash speeds to make roads safer, and is now being rolled out across the town.
Those taking part in the scheme will be using a speed camera which feeds into Dyfed-Powys Police and the force can then send a warning to any offending motorists about their speed.
If they are caught again or repeat offenders, a fine will be issued by police.
Town councillor Shaun Greaney said: "We have the support of the police and will be armed with the facts on fatalities and serious road collisions where speed has been a factor.
"We are safety-minded, public-spirited individuals volunteering to make a difference and we will shortly undergo training in using the GoSafe speed gun.
"We are after those who travel at excessive speeds and will be targeting areas where speeding has been reported to be a big problem on a regular basis.
"Speeding drivers will receive warning notices in the first instance."
Llanelli mayor Cllr Phil Warlow has also volunteered to take part in the speeding campaign and said: "I see people hurtling around in their cars in Andrew Street, Llanelli, everyday, it's just a matter of time before there's a fatality."
Both councillors also share concerns over electric scooters being used on public roads and pavements.
Cllr Warlow said: "Food delivery companies are employing people using scooters and they are whizzing around on the pavements, if someone steps out of their front door and is hit by one they could be killed."
Councillors Suzy Curry and Andre Mcpherson, who represent Tyisha ward, are also joining Speedwatch, along with former councillor John Prosser.
East Llanelli Speedwatch - which was originally set to cover Bynea, Llwynhendy, Llangennech and Dafen - has been run by former Llanelli Rural councillor Steve Donoghue and county councillor Deryk Cundy, for the past few years.
They have welcomed the project's expansion across the whole of the Llanelli.
Cllr Donoghue said: "Our Speedwatch scheme will have a greater impact if we have more volunteers and can cover a larger area.
"A meeting will be called soon and the public are welcome to volunteer to take part.
"Residents should also register their concerns on the GoSafe website as this information is used by the police to provide resource to target speeding."
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