Tintwistle traffic targeted

Police and volunteers have been monitoring vehicle speeds in Tintwistle as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety in the village. 

Members of the Glossop Safer Neighbourhood Team, led by PCSO Brian Buller, joined three volunteers from the Hadfield Community Speed Watch Team for a speed monitoring session on the A628 Manchester Road on Saturday 6th June. 

The operation took place between 1:50pm and 3pm on the 30mph stretch of road, which has been identified by local residents and councillors as a priority area due to concerns about speeding and road safety. 

During the session, 1,748 vehicles passed through the monitoring point. Of those, nine were recorded travelling above 35mph, with the highest speed recorded at 39mph. 

The event also marked the end of National Volunteers' Week, with Glossop Safer Neighbourhood Team and Derbyshire Police's Community Road Enforcement Support Team (CREST) paying tribute to the volunteers who give up their time to support Community Speed Watch initiatives. 

A spokesperson said: "Their time, dedication and commitment to Community Speed Watch truly makes a difference. By volunteering, they are helping to make our roads safer, influencing drivers' behaviour and raising awareness. 

"That impact reaches far beyond the roadside - it helps protect families, neighbours and the wider community. 

"We know that volunteering often means giving up your own time, sometimes in less-than-ideal weather and always with a strong sense of responsibility. Your efforts do not go unnoticed and are very much appreciated." 

Community Speed Watch schemes enable trained volunteers to work alongside police to monitor vehicle speeds and raise awareness of road safety concerns within their communities. 

Anyone interested in becoming a Community Speed Watch volunteer can contact Derbyshire Police by emailing admincsw@derbyshire.police.uk