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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/3130001.stm
Scarecrow police stop speeding
Villagers want a 40 mph speed limit introduced in the village.Residents are putting the brakes on speeding drivers - by using scarecrow traffic police.
Villagers in Merrymeet, Cornwall, have dressed two straw-stuffed figures in police uniforms and armed them with a radar gun made from a plastic lunchbox and cup.
They came up with the idea as part of a campaign to reduce the current speed limit through the village from 60mph to 40mph.
The scarecrow police officers were made by Jackie Radcliffe, and her husband Peter, and they are proving a success.
Drivers come through here much too fast and the majority of people who cross the road are elderly
Jackie Radcliffe "People instinctively slow when they see the scarecrows and it is getting the message across that this is a dangerous stretch of road," said Mr Radcliffe.
The couple's front wall is still being rebuilt after a lorry crashed into it.
Mr Radcliffe, 54, said: "There are a couple of accidents every year at the crossroads, as well as countless near misses."
Mrs Radcliffe said villagers feared for the lives of residents, many of whom crossed the A390 road to the chapel and its hall.
Scarecrow stolen
"We did it for a bit of fun, but there was also a serious reason," she said.
"Drivers come through here much too fast and the majority of people who cross the road are elderly."
The first policeman the couple made for the village near Liskeard was stolen.
But Mrs Radcliffe explained: "We called Radio Cornwall and told them we had a missing person.
"But we came back with a vengeance. The thieves are not going to stop us, so we made two."
Devon and Cornwall Police said they welcomed any reduction in speeding.
>>> Edited by the Wiz on Thursday 7th August 08:38
Scarecrow police stop speeding
Villagers want a 40 mph speed limit introduced in the village.Residents are putting the brakes on speeding drivers - by using scarecrow traffic police.
Villagers in Merrymeet, Cornwall, have dressed two straw-stuffed figures in police uniforms and armed them with a radar gun made from a plastic lunchbox and cup.
They came up with the idea as part of a campaign to reduce the current speed limit through the village from 60mph to 40mph.
The scarecrow police officers were made by Jackie Radcliffe, and her husband Peter, and they are proving a success.
Drivers come through here much too fast and the majority of people who cross the road are elderly
Jackie Radcliffe "People instinctively slow when they see the scarecrows and it is getting the message across that this is a dangerous stretch of road," said Mr Radcliffe.
The couple's front wall is still being rebuilt after a lorry crashed into it.
Mr Radcliffe, 54, said: "There are a couple of accidents every year at the crossroads, as well as countless near misses."
Mrs Radcliffe said villagers feared for the lives of residents, many of whom crossed the A390 road to the chapel and its hall.
Scarecrow stolen
"We did it for a bit of fun, but there was also a serious reason," she said.
"Drivers come through here much too fast and the majority of people who cross the road are elderly."
The first policeman the couple made for the village near Liskeard was stolen.
But Mrs Radcliffe explained: "We called Radio Cornwall and told them we had a missing person.
"But we came back with a vengeance. The thieves are not going to stop us, so we made two."
Devon and Cornwall Police said they welcomed any reduction in speeding.
>>> Edited by the Wiz on Thursday 7th August 08:38
I actually see this is a bit of a novel and fun idea. However not in a 60 limit becasue it could casue more problems than it would solve but it could work in say 30limits or around schools...it would probably make you slow down but wouldn't punish you if you were slightly over, just like those light up signs or when you see a workman cuttingt he verges in bright clothing!
Although I would love to see one of them up in fire, that would make my day. I wonder how many people wouuld stop for the burning BiB
Just kidding you lot 
Although I would love to see one of them up in fire, that would make my day. I wonder how many people wouuld stop for the burning BiB
Just kidding you lot 
deltaf said:
"Drivers come through here much too fast", said an expert on speed related accidents today.
Interfering, self righteous, pious, lecturing,condescending asswipe. Pirelli anyone?
>> Edited by deltaf on Thursday 7th August 08:47
You got sponsership now then Delta
could go for a ride down there on the bike tomorrow with a box of matches 
Mr Radcliffe, 54, said: "There are a couple of accidents every year at the crossroads, as well as countless near misses."
That will be people pulling out on people wiyhout looking first
Mrs Radcliffe said villagers feared for the lives of residents, many of whom crossed the A390 road to the chapel and its hall.
What they need is a zebra crossing then !
That will be people pulling out on people wiyhout looking first
Mrs Radcliffe said villagers feared for the lives of residents, many of whom crossed the A390 road to the chapel and its hall.
What they need is a zebra crossing then !
DennisTheMenace said:
"Drivers come through here much too fast", said an expert on speed related accidents today.
Interfering, self righteous, pious, lecturing,condescending asswipe. Pirelli anyone?
>> Edited by deltaf on Thursday 7th August 08:47
You got sponsership now then Delta
I think matches would be most satisfying!
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