🚔 Speed Enforcement Activity in Stainton and Hemlington 🚔

🚔 Speed Enforcement Activity in Stainton and Hemlington 🚔

Officers from the Cleveland Police Special Constabulary Matrix Traffic Unit 🚓 joined the Coulby Newham Neighbourhood Team in carrying out proactive speed enforcement within the Stainton Ward following concerns raised about vehicle speeds in the area.

Within Stainton, 35 vehicles were checked using a calibrated speed detection device 📡. Positively, 32 drivers were found to be adhering to the 20mph speed limit ✅, with only 3 drivers found to be exceeding the limit ❌. These results demonstrate that the vast majority of motorists are driving responsibly and helping to keep local roads safe.

Further enforcement was then carried out on Cass House Road, Hemlington 🚔, where 20 vehicles were checked. Two drivers were found to be exceeding the 30mph speed limit, with both recorded travelling at 40mph. ⚠️

Whilst some may view this as only 10mph over the limit, driving at 40mph in a 30mph zone significantly increases both stopping distances and the likelihood of serious injury in the event of a collision. The higher the speed, the less time a driver has to react to hazards and the greater the impact on those involved should a collision occur. 🚸🚴🚶

Both drivers will now be dealt with by way of Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) 📝.

Speed limits are in place for a reason and are designed to protect pedestrians, cyclists, residents and other motorists. ❤️ We will continue to work alongside specialist roads policing colleagues to target speeding and address concerns raised by our communities.

🚔✅ Slow down. Save lives. ✅🚔

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