Sunday, March 11, 2007

Saturday morning some of the UK residents for the first time went out with their own radar guns to catch speeders. This program, which is called "The speed watch" is the first one that is officially to be launch in Greater Manchester.
Ten volunteers participating in this program were provided with high visibility jackets and handheld police radar guns. They monitored passing cars under the supervision of a police inspector. But after this training is over, they will be able to go out on the streets when they have time.
Any caught speeding driver will be sent a warning letter from police, and if there will be persistent offenders, further actions could also be taken.
Volunteers were very pleased with the results they got, only two speeding drivers were caught. And most of the driving residents seemed encouraged by volunteers, and even gave them little waves.
The team of volunteers is planning on using the traffic radar guns again this Saturday.
For now, it very early to make any comments or talk about any results, this program has just started. But what we can say for sure is that volunteers who participate in this program show that they care about other members of the community. And it should definitely give its seeds.