22 drivers caught speeding in Distington this year, and the camera van's not going anywhere Speed camera van catches 22 drivers in Distington as police keep up checks
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The police camera van's been out in Distington 11 times this year and caught 22 drivers going too fast, and they say they'll keep coming back.
This one's for anybody living in Distington, and everybody who drives through it, including on the run between Workington and Whitehaven.
Copeland Police say speeding's still a big worry for people in Distington, and the village is staying on their list for checks, the News & Star says.
The speed camera van has been out in Distington 11 times so far this year. Between them, those trips ended with 22 Notices of Intended Prosecution going out to drivers caught over the limit.
A Notice of Intended Prosecution is the official letter telling you that you might be in bother for an offence. For speeding, that usually means a fixed penalty, a speed awareness course for some first-timers, or court if it's serious.
The police say they're doing it because residents keep reporting speeding, and it's about keeping the roads safe, putting people off speeding and listening to what locals have said. They've said they'll keep at it.
It comes as Cumbria Police put out weekly lists of where the camera vans will be, and Cumberland Council has been looking again at speed limits on a fair few roads.
What you can do: if you're driving through Distington, keep to the limit, especially by the houses and the school. If you live there and you're fed up of cars flying past, report it to Cumbria Police online or on 101, and tell your local councillor or parish council.
Copeland Police say the speed camera van has been to Distington 11 times this year, leading to 22 Notices of Intended Prosecution, and enforcement will continue.
This is for people who live in Distington and for anyone who drives through the village, including on the way between Workington and Whitehaven.
Copeland Police say speeding remains a persistent concern for residents in Distington, and that the village continues to be a focus for targeted enforcement, the News & Star reports.
The force's speed camera van has been deployed in Distington on 11 occasions so far this year. Those operations led to 22 Notices of Intended Prosecution being issued to drivers caught going over the speed limit.
A Notice of Intended Prosecution is the formal warning that a driver may face action for an offence. For speeding, it usually leads to a fixed penalty, a speed awareness course for some first-time offenders, or a court case for more serious cases.
The police say the checks follow continued reports of speeding from residents, and that the work is meant to support road safety, deter speeding and respond to the concerns raised locally. They have said enforcement in the area will continue.
The figures come as Cumbria Police publish weekly lists of where their mobile camera vans will be working across the county, and as Cumberland Council reviews speed limits on a number of roads in its area.
What you can do: if you drive through Distington, stick to the limit, especially near homes and the school. If you live there and are worried about speeding on your street, you can report it to Cumbria Police online or by calling 101, and raise it with your local councillor or parish council.