Broadstone Community
Speed Watch Making Broadstone safer
The winter season is upon us and our priorities have changed from
keeping cool to keeping warm. One priority however has not changed, and that is to reduce instances of excessive speeding on our community’s roads. So BCSW (Broadstone Community Speed Watch) will continue to operate as and when weather conditions allow CSW operations to be mounted.
This time of the year brings many challenges to all road users – here are a few reminders:
• Reduced visibility: From iced up or misted windscreens, to fog and mist, all of which reduce the ability of drivers to see clearly what is going on around them. Please ensure you clear your windscreens, side and rear windows before setting off. Reduced visibility also presents challenges to cyclists and pedestrians so look out for each other.
• Slippery road surfaces: Look out for wet leaves, surface water and ice which may increase stopping distances for vehicles, as well as presenting difficulties for cyclists and pedestrians.
• Lights: Many road users will be travelling to and from work and other places in the dark. Do make sure that your vehicle’s lights are in good working order and are clean. Cyclists need to be visible with good operational lights and reflective clothing.
• Keep your distance: Leave sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front, and allow for the unexpected.
Residents’ questions...
Why are you operating on this road? When BCSW was set up, input was sought from Broadstone residents. Based on the feedback, a list of roads was sent to Dorset Police which were risk assessed by them and nine were determined as suitable for CSW operations.
What if there have not been any accidents? The aim of CSW is to raise awareness to existing speed limits, and to encourage drivers of vehicles to change their behaviour as appropriate.
Why don’t the Police do this? It is not your job. In the current financial circumstances Police Forces have had to cut manpower resources in order to meet restrictions on their budgets. CSW teams have been established to allow communities to contribute to resolving issues affecting them. Dorset CSW teams are vetted, trained and supported by Dorset Police.
Email
enquiries@broadstonecsw.uk if you have a question. Please observe the speed limits and drive safely. Thank you,
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