London pupils question speeding drivers

A new scheme called Junior Roadwatch gives children the opportunity to educate drivers caught speeding outside their schools

TfL, the Metropolitan Police and Kingston Council have given children the opportunity to educate drivers about the dangers of speeding, as part of the scheme

Pupils from Our Lady Immaculate Primary School in Surbiton joined police officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Roads and Transport Policing Command to tackle speeding in their area on 6 June.

As part of the scheme, primary school children are given the opportunity to take part in speed awareness sessions with the police near their school.

Drivers caught speeding are pulled over by police officers and given the option of receiving an enforcement option - either a fixed penalty fine and points on their licence or attending a speed awareness course - and being reported for speeding.

 Or, if drivers are deemed suitable, they can speak to the children to receive an educational message from the children and the council staff member.

The primary school pupils ask questions such as 'Why do you think the speed limit is 20mph on this road?' and 'Are you aware of the consequences of speeding?' - encouraging the driver to reconsider the speed they were driving at.