Police officers from Rossendale Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out a dedicated day of enforcement across ten known speeding hotspots last Friday (13 June), in response to mounting concerns from local residents about road safety.
The targeted operation, which spanned from early morning into the evening, was triggered by community feedback submitted through the Lancashire Talking platform — a service that allows residents to raise issues affecting their neighbourhoods.
Key locations including Manchester Road in Haslingden, Burnley Road in Weir, and Booth Road in Edgeside were among the roads scrutinised during the spot checks.
The results of the crackdown were striking:
- 11 tickets issued for drivers caught speeding
- 11 penalties handed out for running red lights
- 3 tickets issued for failure to wear a seatbelt
- 2 traffic offence reports completed
- 6 fixed penalty notices for offences such as:
- Insecure loads
- Excessively tinted windows
- Parking on solid white lines
- 1 vehicle seized under Section 59 for antisocial driving
- 1 vehicle seized under Section 165 for no insurance
The operation also saw officers partner with Lancashire Parking Services to provide public education on proper parking regulations in Bank Street, Rawtenstall, and Dale Street, Haslingden.
Neighbourhood Sergeant Paul Marsden praised the efforts and emphasised the importance of community involvement in policing priorities.
“We have been told by our communities that speeding and road safety are real concerns for them. Once again it has been great to be out working with partners to tackle the issues that matter most to our residents,” said Sgt Marsden.
“We will continue to actively work with them to address concerns of our communities, and this day of action is just a small example of the kind of activity we do day-in, day-out.”
The neighbourhood team also visited local hotspots known for anti-social behaviour, responding to other ongoing resident concerns.
Residents are being encouraged to continue sharing their views via the Lancashire Talking survey and to sign up to In The Know — a free alert system to stay updated on policing efforts in their area. Sign up at: www.stayintheknow.co.uk
If you are worried about speeding in your neighbourhood, you can raise your concerns directly with the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership at: www.lancsroadsafety.co.uk/speed-concern-options