Speed watch campaign in Dudley village hailed a success
Motorists have been warned about their speed during the latest crackdown by campaigners.
Residents came out to support the speed watch scheme which has been running over recent months in Wordsley.
It was started after people raised concerns over cars breaking speed limits on the mainly residential road.
The scheme came following the death of motorcyclist Ashley Sylvester, aged 20, from Wordsley, who died days after being injured in a crash with a BMW on New Street at the junction with Manor Road.
Resident Mike Hands, aged 56, welcomed the campaign saying speeding motorists are a problem.
"You can get some drivers doing what looks like 60 to 70 mph," he said. "I have attended a couple of the speed watch sessions now.
"It is especially a problem because of the parked cars and there are schools too.
"It has been a good campaign and I hope it has highlighted the problem."
The group were also joined by their youngest member 13-year-old James Callaghan
In Balmoral Road and then Lawnswood Road, two drivers were caught at 38 mph exceeding the 30mph limits during the crackdown.
Councillor Hemingsley said: "I was pleased to welcome Councillor Paul Brothwood to Wordsley Community Speed Watch, along with our new youngest member James Callaghan.
"I have a passion and a vision that this group is making a difference for the safety of children in Wordsley "
Councillor Paul Brothwood, who attended with John MacLeod, who is UKIP's council candidate for Wordsley, said:"It was great to see a cross party group and members of the local community working with PCSOs to catch speeders in Wordsley.
"We focused on Balmoral Road and Lawnswood Road. I hope the letters the speeders receive will act as a wake up call and encourage them to slow down."
The speed watch team, which includes PSCO Jim Keeley, monitor speeds using a speed gun to track motorists.
Those floating limits are sent letters warning them about their driving.
