31,000 drivers checked in a week by Dorset's Community Speed Watch
700 of those motorists have been issued with an advisory letter
Volunteers with Dorset's Community Speed Watch scheme have checked more 31,000 vehicles in just a week, as part of dedicated action to prevent speeding and keep our roads safer.
Between Sunday 6th and Friday 11th April 2025, 31,677 vehicles were monitored across the county, resulting in almost 700 advisory letters being issued.
The highest speed recorded during the week was 64mph in a 30mph zone on Lilliput Road in Poole.
Across Dorset, there are around 1,300 CSW volunteers, within 56 teams.
Superintendent Rob Chalkley, of Dorset Police, said: “We know that the vast majority of people drive within the speed limits, but there are some who choose to ignore the law and put others in danger from their actions.
“While we know that speeding does not always cause a road traffic collision, we know that the consequences of any collision is likely to be more significant if the speeds involved are higher.
“One road traffic collision is too many – a speeding driver could ultimately cause tragic consequences and take the life of a friend or family member.
“The work of our CSW volunteers is a testament for how we tackle speeding in Dorset – we want to change the attitudes of road users and make them think twice about breaking the speed limit.
“On one occasion, a motorist was identified as travelling at a staggering speed over double the speed limit, which could have had very serious consequences if they were to be involved in a collision.”
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, David Sidwick said: “I was pleased to meet some of our hard-working Community Speed Watch volunteers as park of the week of action. Dorset’s dedicated CSW teams do a marvellous job as part of our roads policing model and are vital in assisting Dorset Police to tackle dangerous driving and educate road users.
“Thanks to the vital part CSW teams play as part of the wider roads policing operation, the number of people killed and seriously injured on our roads is falling each year.
“The results from last week’s operations should send a strong message to anyone thinking of speeding or behaving recklessly on our roads that it will not be tolerated. Lastly, I want to urge road users to respect these volunteers who are working diligently to bring down speeds and make our roads safer; abuse against them will be reported to Dorset Police and action will be taken.”