Community Speedwatch

To help improve road safety, Community Speedwatch provides communities with equipment and training to monitor speeding in their area.

Community Speedwatch is a national initiative where members of local communities, with the support and supervision of their local police, record details of speeding vehicles using approved detection devices.

Registered keepers of vehicles breaking the speed limit are contacted by letter explaining the potential risks and consequences of their dangerous behaviour. Repeat offenders receive a visit from the local police and could face criminal prosecution. 

In partnership with Thames Valley Police and Community Speedwatch UK, community teams undergo a number of training sessions online and police risk assessments to ensure safety at the roadside.

Funded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, speedwatch groups in the Thames Valley are provided with a starter kit on a loan basis, including a speed detection device, to help volunteers assist in the battle against speeding motorists.

An online platform allows group-related activities to be self-regulated via an online calendar and also provides vehicle make recognition training. DVLA pre-checks logged registration numbers for authenticity before automatically passing data on to the police for further processing.

Further Information

If you would like to get involved, please email SpeedWatch@thamesvalley.police.uk or visit the Speedwatch Online website.