Volunteers wanted to help make Welwyn Hatfield's roads safer

DRIVE SAFELY: Volunteers need to help make roads safer

Welwyn Hatfield's DriveSafe scheme is looking for volunteers to help in their community by tackling speeding.

The community speed watch scheme was launched by David Lloyd, Hertfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, in 2013.

Volunteers taking part in the programme will be trained to stand at the roadside and record details of speeding vehicles using speed indicator devices.

The results are passed onto the office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and any speeding motorists are then sent an advisory letter. Those who speed frequently could receive a visit from a police officer.

PC Darren Turner, from the Welwyn Hatfield Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: "We are committed to ensuring Welwyn Hatfield’s roads are safe from speeding drivers and this is a fantastic opportunity for anybody looking to give back to the community.

"It’s a chance to make a real difference so if you are passionate about road safety or are looking for meaningful voluntary work, we’d love to hear from you."

David Lloyd said: "DriveSafe empowers communities to ensure the safety of their local area by coming together and being given the means to take action themselves.

"The aim is to educate drivers and make local roads safer, using roadside speed monitoring and promoting awareness, rather than just fining people who break the speed limit."

If you would like to volunteer, email Darren Turner with your name, date of birth and address.

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