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Simon Mason
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Just copied this breaking news from our local paper:
Police in Haltemprice are asking people to become their new weapon to tackle dangerous driving.
Officers want anyone who spots drivers persistently speeding, using mobile phones or not wearing a
seat belt to give their registration numbers to police.
The vehicle's owner will then receive a letter warning them they have been spotted breaking the law.
Officers hope it will be enough to encourage people to slow down the next time they are out on
the roads.
Inspector Keith Noons, commander for the Haltemprice local policing team (LPT), said: "We will not
tolerate speeding drivers.
"We want residents of Haltemprice to know police officers are keen to work with the community in a
bid to try to make the area a safer place and reduce the number of road accidents.
"We also want to ensure motorists are aware regular enforcement is taking place on the roads by
members in and around Haltemprice."
The initiative, the first time members of the public have been encouraged to shop speeding drivers,
is part of the LPT's drive safe policy.
Officers are concerned about hot spots of dangerous driving in Willerby, Kirk Ella and Anlaby.
Already, West Ella Road, Kirk Ella, has been identified as a speeding trouble spot by residents.
Although the information from residents cannot be used as evidence towards convictions, it could be
used to guide the LPT's use of resources.
The idea of sending warning letters to motorists has already been tried when people have been
spotted breaking the law by police officers.
Officers believe it is an effective deterrent and are confident members of the public will help
improve safety on roads in the area.
When particular hot spots are identified, enforcement campaigns could be introduced to tackle
the problems.
Anyone who wants to tell police about a driver speeding, using a mobile phone or not wearing a seat
belt should ring the LPT on (01482) 307213.
An answering machine operates when no one is available.
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Simon Mason Anlaby East Yorkshire. 53°44'N 0°26'W http://www.simonmason.karoo.net
Police in Haltemprice are asking people to become their new weapon to tackle dangerous driving.
Officers want anyone who spots drivers persistently speeding, using mobile phones or not wearing a
seat belt to give their registration numbers to police.
The vehicle's owner will then receive a letter warning them they have been spotted breaking the law.
Officers hope it will be enough to encourage people to slow down the next time they are out on
the roads.
Inspector Keith Noons, commander for the Haltemprice local policing team (LPT), said: "We will not
tolerate speeding drivers.
"We want residents of Haltemprice to know police officers are keen to work with the community in a
bid to try to make the area a safer place and reduce the number of road accidents.
"We also want to ensure motorists are aware regular enforcement is taking place on the roads by
members in and around Haltemprice."
The initiative, the first time members of the public have been encouraged to shop speeding drivers,
is part of the LPT's drive safe policy.
Officers are concerned about hot spots of dangerous driving in Willerby, Kirk Ella and Anlaby.
Already, West Ella Road, Kirk Ella, has been identified as a speeding trouble spot by residents.
Although the information from residents cannot be used as evidence towards convictions, it could be
used to guide the LPT's use of resources.
The idea of sending warning letters to motorists has already been tried when people have been
spotted breaking the law by police officers.
Officers believe it is an effective deterrent and are confident members of the public will help
improve safety on roads in the area.
When particular hot spots are identified, enforcement campaigns could be introduced to tackle
the problems.
Anyone who wants to tell police about a driver speeding, using a mobile phone or not wearing a seat
belt should ring the LPT on (01482) 307213.
An answering machine operates when no one is available.
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Simon Mason Anlaby East Yorkshire. 53°44'N 0°26'W http://www.simonmason.karoo.net