Neighbourhood Alert is part of Neighbourhood Watch, and they send regular updates about the work they’re doing. Their latest email was about traffic in the area, so we’re including it here because:
- Our councillors recently brought up road safety and The Met Safer Transport Scheme as an area of concern – so it’s good to see work is still happening to keep our roads safe.
- At the last CHVRA Open Meeting, several residents brought up the issue of people cycling dangerously on footpaths across Wickham Common – this post gives some links on reporting antisocial behaviour, including dangerous driving.
So here’s the latest update from Verity Haylett, Sergeant, West Wickham & Hayes & Coney Hall.
Yesterday was a successful community event speaking to drivers and slowing cars down. 12 miles patrolling on the bike. (Treated to the electric bike this time!) We focused across all the wards but in particular Heathfield Road near Keston Village Hall in response to resident concerns. Three drivers received words of advice for apparent excess speed, especially in the weather conditions.
I was struck whilst waiting at traffic lights despite a high visibility jacket / full uniform! The driver who left the scene was later identified and has been processed for undue care and attention.
If this happens to you, get the number plate and record a detailed description.
Report this to police and preserve any camera evidence you have. (Helmet cameras can be very good evidence for prosecution)
I am arranging attachments for my team to develop further skills in traffic over the next few months. My hope is to continue educating drivers to avoid future prosecution and the serious implications poor driving causes.
If someone is driving a motor vehicle, they should always be doing so in a safe and considerate manner. Even momentary lapses in judgement can have life changing or devastating consequences for those in the vehicle or innocent bystanders.
Activities such as street racing, cruising or performing tricks can count as anti-social behaviour. If you are concerned about this in your area, visit our website for the latest guidance and how you can report this. You can also report dangerous driving in your area. We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years.
Coney Hall Village Residents' Association (CHVRA) 