Community DriveSafe groups supporting Road Safety Week

Volunteers from the Commissioner's Community DriveSafe groups have been out across the county this week encouraging drivers to slow down.

They are showing their support as part of the Brake Road Safety Week which is highlighting that five people a day die on UK roads.

Members from the Gravel Path DriveSafe, Berkhamstead carried out an operation to raise awareness of excessive speeding in their community. 

In response to your concerns about speeding Mr Lloyd launched Community DriveSafe. By engaging local communities, the object of the campaign is to educate drivers and make local roads safer, using roadside speed monitoring and promoting awareness.

DriveSafe works differently from previous neighbourhood speed initiatives – communities will be empowered to ensure the safety of their local area by coming together and being given the means to take action themselves.

Volunteers are given speed display equipment and stand at the roadside monitoring passing vehicles.

Speeding motorists are sent an advisory letter and those who speed frequently could receive a visit from a police officer.

To find our more and apply as a volunteer or to set up a scheme visit https://www.hertscommissioner.org/getting-involved/how-to-get-involved/community-drivesafe/