Eight mobile devices will target speeding motorists

5 February 2025

THE district’s Policing and Community Safety Partnership is to purchase eight new mobile speed indicator devices.

Officials say the move is designed to improve road safety and reduce speeding across the district, but the devices can only record speed and time and not the make of vehicles and registration numbers.

Downpatrick councillor, Oonagh Hanlon, said the introduction of the speed indicator devices is a direct response to residents’ concerns about speeding in various parts of the district.

She said she’s been actively working with local authorities to address the concerns, describing the purchase of the new mobile devices as a “major step forward”.

Cllr Hanlon said the devices represent a “practical and proactive solution” to improving safety for both drivers and pedestrians.

“The mobile devices will ensure all areas benefit,” she continued. “Speeding is a real concern for many of our residents and these devices will help raise awareness and encourage safer driving habits.

“The devices will be strategically placed in areas that have been identified as high-risk locations for speeding, especially near schools, residential zones, and key traffic points.”

Cllr Hanlon will display real-time speed information, helping drivers become more mindful of their speed and encouraging them to adhere to speed limits.

“This is just one of many measures the PCSP is exploring to make our roads safer for everyone and I will continue to work closely with residents, the police and traffic authorities to ensure we address all road safety concerns in our community,” she continued.

The Downpatrick councillor said the speed devices are expected to make a positive impact in reducing speeding-related incidents and improving the overall safety of roads.

She said she’s committed to further improvements in traffic management and is dedicated to creating a safer, more sustainable environment for everyone in the area.

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