A road safety scheme has been introduced in Park Street to curb speeding.

Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd, the Mayor of St Albans, councillor Geoff Harrison, volunteers and local police officers attended a launch event for the Park Street DriveSafe scheme.

Volunteers will now conduct roadside speed checks with police speed monitoring equipment and cars seen driving over the limit of the road will have their details taken down and their owners later receive a letter from police about their driving.

The Park Street scheme was set up several months ago following concern from some residents about speeding in Park Street Lane.

Commissioner Lloyd said: "I’m delighted to support this DriveSafe scheme. It is clear that the current volunteers are committed and enthusiastic - they just need some more numbers to take part and it can become self-sufficient.

"I urge anyone else living in Park Street who is concerned about speeding and road safety in the village to come forward and join the team."

PC Pete Austin, from the St Albans Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: "We have been supporting this keen group of volunteers to help get the scheme off the ground.

"Our hope is now that we can spread the word among local residents and more will come forward as volunteers so that the scheme is self-sufficient."

For more information about volunteering for the Park Street DriveSafe scheme, or to set up a scheme where you live, visit the Police and Crime Commissioner’s website www.hertscommissioner.org or email drivesafe@herts.pnn.police.uk.