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Tim Henderson
Guest
Following the introduction of the 20 mph speed limit in Richmond Park,
there is a lively correspondence in my local rag. Including one from
the Inspector of the Park Police who observes :
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It is noticeable that many cyclists are now overtaking the cars,
travelling above the speed limit.
A campaign is underway to deal with them as the law equally applies.
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Further text below,
Regards,
Tim
SIR - Regarding the letters from the public in your newspaper.
Since the introduction of the new speed limit, approximately 300
warnings have been issued to drivers for exceeding this limit. Most
of them were travelling just over 30 mph.
The warning made it clear to them that any future offences would lead
to prosecution.
The warning campaign finished at the end of May and normal daily
enforcement by Patrol Officers is implemented.
The majority of drivers are complying with the new limit, or are
driving just slightly above it.
It is noticeable that many cyclists are now overtaking the cars,
travelling above the speed limit.
A campaign is underway to deal with them as the law equally applies.
As stated by, one of your readers, some major speed offenders still
use the park roads and these offenders are reported and brought before
the local magistrates. One was reported last week.
These high speed offenders will be targeted and dealt with.
Regarding the commercial vehicles enforcement.......
The enforcement of these offences will contine to be dealt with on a
daily basis as they form part of the overall 'Policing Plan
Objectives' for Richmond Park.
In addition to this my officers deal with numerous other offences that
form part of the plan.
My policing unit will also have the added advantage of additional
staff from July, ie six Police Community Support Officers have been
assigned.
This will help the unit considerably and free up staff to carry out
further enforcement of the matters raised and other matters. .
Anyone who has concerns can contact my sector officers or myself:
Sergeant Valerie Trinkwon, Sergeant Nick Byrant or PC Kelvin Clarke.
Ron Cook
Inspector
(West London Royal Parks)
Richmond Park Police Office,
Holly Lodge, Richmond Park
there is a lively correspondence in my local rag. Including one from
the Inspector of the Park Police who observes :
<<<<
It is noticeable that many cyclists are now overtaking the cars,
travelling above the speed limit.
A campaign is underway to deal with them as the law equally applies.
>>>>>>>
Further text below,
Regards,
Tim
SIR - Regarding the letters from the public in your newspaper.
Since the introduction of the new speed limit, approximately 300
warnings have been issued to drivers for exceeding this limit. Most
of them were travelling just over 30 mph.
The warning made it clear to them that any future offences would lead
to prosecution.
The warning campaign finished at the end of May and normal daily
enforcement by Patrol Officers is implemented.
The majority of drivers are complying with the new limit, or are
driving just slightly above it.
It is noticeable that many cyclists are now overtaking the cars,
travelling above the speed limit.
A campaign is underway to deal with them as the law equally applies.
As stated by, one of your readers, some major speed offenders still
use the park roads and these offenders are reported and brought before
the local magistrates. One was reported last week.
These high speed offenders will be targeted and dealt with.
Regarding the commercial vehicles enforcement.......
The enforcement of these offences will contine to be dealt with on a
daily basis as they form part of the overall 'Policing Plan
Objectives' for Richmond Park.
In addition to this my officers deal with numerous other offences that
form part of the plan.
My policing unit will also have the added advantage of additional
staff from July, ie six Police Community Support Officers have been
assigned.
This will help the unit considerably and free up staff to carry out
further enforcement of the matters raised and other matters. .
Anyone who has concerns can contact my sector officers or myself:
Sergeant Valerie Trinkwon, Sergeant Nick Byrant or PC Kelvin Clarke.
Ron Cook
Inspector
(West London Royal Parks)
Richmond Park Police Office,
Holly Lodge, Richmond Park