Campaign to tackle anti-social driving in Cookstown continues

by Gillian McDade

A campaign to stamp out anti-social driving is continuing in the Fairhill area of Cookstown.

The ‘Fair Warning for Fairhill’ initiative was set up in response to concerns raised by residents.

They had expressed fears about speeding and vehicle noise at nights and weekends.

Police have been distributing leaflets, reminding drivers to show respect and consideration for residents.

They have also been advising drivers that they have the power to seize vehicles that are causing a nuisance.

Pictured with the Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Trevor Wilson is PSNI Constable Seamus Doone, Inspector Daniel Walsh, Sergeant JP McCartan and Chair of Mid Ulster PCSP, Frances Burton.

The campaign has been organised by Mid Ulster Policing and Community Safety Partnership, the PSNI, Mid Ulster District Council and Transport NI.

Cllr Frances Burton, Chair of Mid Ulster PCSP says they are very keen to resolve the problems that residents in the Fairhill area are encountering.

“We are working in partnership with key stakeholders and residents to find potential solutions to the problems caused by anti-social driving and, hopefully, this campaign will help to improve the quality of life of the residents in the Fairhill area,” she says.

A number of large ‘Fair Warning for Fairhill’ posters have been erected in the area.

For more information on this initiative please contact PCSP on 03000 132 132.