Speed device installed outside second primary school in Newtownstewart

A SPEED reading device has been installed outside a second primary school in Newtownstewart in response to speeding concerns.

Last month, a temporary Speed Indicator Device (SID) was installed outside Newtownstewart Model Primary School on Baronscourt Road.

Derry and Strabane Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has now confirmed the device has been placed on Dublin Street in the town in the vicinity of St Patrick's Primary School.

A SID had also been placed on Glengalliagh Road near St Bridgid's College in the city.

The PSCP says the device is an important took in measuring the speed of vehicles in areas of concern to see if more enforcement action is needed.

A spokesperson said: "These devices aim to encourage drivers to adhere to the speed limit and if a speeding hotspot is identified, we will ask police to follow this up with enforcement

“If you have concerns about speeding in a particular location, please contact Derry & Strabane PCSP and we will get a SID placed there as soon as possible.

"You can email: pcsp@derrystrabane.com."