In an effort to help tackle the common complaint of speeding, local people living in Diss and the surrounding parishes have the chance to take the issues into their own hands by setting up a Community Speed Watch scheme.
Volunteers will be trained to use speed guns to monitor 30 and 40 mph limits during daylight hours. The emphasis behind speedwatch is that local people play a significant part in speed reduction in their town or village.
A team of at least 6 volunteers are trained to carry out checks in their local community. Each team is provided with guidance and support from a Road Policing Officer and a local Police Community Support Officer.
Offending drivers are logged and contacted by letter in the first instance. After a second offence they are again warned and their vehicle will be targeted by police officers.
Parishes who can take part in the Diss Community Speed Watch include: Bressingham, Burston, Dickleburgh, Diss, Gissing, Heywood, Roydon, Scole, Shelfanger, Tivetshall St Margaret, Tivetshall St Mary and Winfarthing.
If you are interested in taking part in the Community Speed Watch scheme contact either PCSO Kate Yuill or PCSO Alison Young on 0845 456 4567 or email sntdiss@norfolk.pnn.police.uk.
