I have carried out extensive checks with the Police and have received confirmation that the primary routes in Twerton are checked periodically.
The roads that receive regular checks are Newton Road, High Street, Kelston View and the Hollow, the police have reported that since the introduction of the 20mph speed limits in the Twerton area by the Councils Liberal Democrat administration that mean speeds of vehicles have been reduced.
It has come to our attention that some one has been unofficially using an uncalibrated Camera in the Twerton area that does not accurately record speeds of vehicles.
It has to be pointed out very clearly that uncalibrated units used by untrained people are unreliable and can be distracting for motorists that could cause a danger to the public.
We are keen to see Speed limits kept to by all vehicles in the area and this is a matter of education as well as enforcement and that enforcement has to be left to the professionals and not done by well meaning amateurs.
However we are keen to hear from residents who have concerns about speeding motorists.
by Councillor Tim Ball
