Aberkenfig Neighbourhood Policing Team target Speeding Vehicles
The Aberkenfig Neighbourhood Policing Team has carried out a PACT led operation, to tackle speeding vehicles. The operation named Billings, targeted speeding vehicles, which was identified as a priority for partnership action in recent PACT meetings for Aberkenfig, Bryncethin, Tondu, and Penyfai.
The Aberkenfig Neighbourhood Policing Team used the Unipar SL700 hand held laser speed meter, and was joined by Penyfai PACT Panel member Mr Alex Marshall, to monitor vehicle speed. The operation took place in Aberkenfig (Maesteg Road), Bryncethin (Wigan Terrace, and Blackmill Road), Tondu (Heol Yr Ysgol), and Penyfai (Tynygarn Road).
Penyfai PACT Panel member Alex Marshall, stated “Speeding vehicles have been an ongoing problem, and has been identified as a PACT priority. Operation Billings was an extremely worthwhile exercise, as I joined our Neighbourhood Policing Team to both reassure community members, and take positive actions against excessive vehicle speed.”
As a result of Operation Billings, 20 drivers were issued with FT71 warnings for excessive vehicle speed.
Acting Police Sergeant Mathew Tatchell, who led operation Billings, stated “This PACT led operation was carried out in response to community concerns about excessive vehicle speed, and resulted in 20 drivers receiving warnings. The operation also focused on educating drivers about speed limits, and the dangers of excessive speed.”
Acting Police Sergeant Mathew Tatchell continues “It was encouraging to see the majority of motorists driving at appropriate speeds. The Neighbourhood Policing Team will continue to work collectively with both our Pact panel, and community members to ensure that speed limits are adhered to. Operations will be ongoing to ensure reductions in speeding vehicles continue on our roads.”
Aberkenfig and Penyfai PCSO Andrew Westlake stated “I urge community members with any concerns about speeding vehicles, to attend their PACT meeting, or alternatively approach the Neighbourhood Policing Team, whilst on beat patrols.”
FEBRUARY PACT MEETING DATES
Community Partners will be holding the following PACT meetings:
Monday 5th February 2007:
Bryncoch, Sarn – Sarn Life Centre – 18:00
Coytrahen – Coytrahen Community Centre – 18:00
Tuesday 6th February 2007:
Aberkenfig – TonduPrimary School – 18:00
Wednesday 7th February 2007:
Ynysawdre – Ynysawdre Community Hall – 18:00
Bryncethin – Nazareth Chapel – 19:00
Penyfai – Smyrna Chapel – 19:00
Community members are urged to attend their ward PACT meeting, to identify priorities for partnership action.