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Ironbridge Speeders Beware: Community Patrols Escalate
4 Jun
Summary
- Community speed watch groups are expanding to tackle speeding.
- A scarecrow dressed as a police officer deters speeders.
- Volunteers gather data to identify problem speeding areas.
Police in Shropshire are seeking additional volunteers to bolster community speed watch efforts in Ironbridge, a popular tourist destination facing concerns about speeding. The Wharfage and other roads now have a 20mph limit, yet drivers frequently exceed safe speeds, particularly during busy summer months. Volunteers assist police by monitoring vehicle speeds with approved devices. This data helps identify excessive speeders and areas needing focused enforcement.
In a unique approach, residents of Uffington near Shrewsbury have deployed a scarecrow dressed as an officer, complete with a mock speed gun. This roadside figure has been effective in prompting drivers to reduce their speed. The village also plans to implement new gateway features to further encourage slower driving, addressing ongoing frustration with high-speed vehicles and motorbikes.
