Speed Indicator Devices

Hello,

I've written this weekend to the Chief Constable of Lancashire Police to ask him what is he doing to get this silly movement ban on SPIDs lifted.

Currently no police officer is allowed to move and install SPIDs until they've carried out a risk assessment and been on a ladder use course. I find this bizzare, the height of the posts in Wesham, on Fleetwood Road and Weeton Road at about 6 foot. We're talking about a step ladder here, not some scaffolding!

I feel that common sense is needed here. SPIDs act as gentle reminder to normally law abiding motorists to check and change their speed to what is appropriate. They have a calming effect and are an important tool in combatting unwhitting speeding that could cause a fatal action.

While they are being 'banned' people may just be driving at those few extra miles an hour past both Schools in Wesham and for that reason this is a priority.

Wesham Town Council is ready to buy one of these SPIDS for use in Wesham, however, due to this 'ban' we've not proceeded. Unless we get an answer from the Chief Constable about the future of SPIDsw we may just miss the financial boat this year due to the budget being agreed.

I'll keep you posted.

Regards,

Simon.

Simon@wesham.com
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