MEMBERS of Dursley's Community Speedwatch Group are about to commence its summer campaign to highlight the impact speeding vehicles have on residents and other road users.

Throughout July and August community volunteers from the Speedwatch Group, in conjunction with Dursley Neighbourhood Police team, will be patrolling Uley Road and Woodmancote.

These are two locations where Dursley Town Council continue to receive reports from concerned road users about the speed of some vehicles.

In June, the group recorded a vehicle travelling at 48 miles per hour within the 30mph limit on Uley Road.

With the introduction of new rules and speeding penalties this could result in a driver being disqualified for a period of 7-28 days or having 4-6 points added to their license.

A fine of 100 per cent of their 'relevant weekly income' is also a possibility should the matter go to court.

Cllr Matt Nicholson, chairman of the Speedwatch Group, said: “I’m pleased that our group has new volunteers and that we will be able to increase the number of patrols over the summer period.

"As well as being a visible reminder to motorists that speeding is not socially acceptable, when the group is accompanied by special constables then if necessary speeding tickets will be issued as a further deterrent.”

For more information on Community Speedwatch and for details of how you can become a volunteer contact Cllr Nicholson or the town clerk via matt.nicholson@dursleytowncouncil.gov.uk, clerk@dursleytowncouncil.gov.uk or call 01453 547758.