Local Priorities Speeding Concern Update

Local Priorities Speeding Concern Update

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Speeding, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

🚗 The Cwmbran Neighbourhood Policing Team have been responding to your concerns raised around speeding and vehicles being driven in an anti- social manner in the area.

In total:

✅ 13 x Section 59 Warnings have been issued to drivers in the Greenforge Way and Ty Pwca areas for driving in a careless / anti- social manner.

✅ 1 x Vehicle seized for traffic offences on Edlogan Way during a targeted operation.

✅ 1 x Section 59 Warning issued to a driver on Edlogan Way during a targeted operation.

✅ 2 x Males searched following the stop of a vehicle in Oasis Car park, resulting in a small amount of cannabis being located and seized.

✅ Speed monitoring checks at the following locations:
📍 Oakfield Road
📍 Hollybush Way
📍 Llantarnam Park Way
📍 Edlogan Way
📍 Llanfrechfa Way
📍Ty Pwca Road
📍Victoria Street, Llantarnam

PS Kate Lewis said: ''Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 provides the police with powers to tackle vehicles that are being driven in an anti social, careless or inconsiderate manner. The team have been working hard to respond to residents' concerns about these issues, and we will continue to carry out patrols and targeted enforcement in hotspot areas identified to provide reassurance that we are taking action against those causing nuisance and distress to local residents.''

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.gwent.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. 

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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