Darton Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) is working with children from junior schools in the area to tackle speeding with the help of ‘Smiley SID’.

The SNT will display the speed indication device (SID) in areas outside of schools where some complaints have been made to police of motorists exceeding the speed limit.

Junior schools involved include:

• Barugh Green Primary, Higham Common Road
• Mapplewell Primary, Greenside Avenue
• Darton Primary, Station Road
• Kexborough Primary, Ballfield Lane
• Gawber Primary, Church Street
• Wellgate Primary, George Street

When motorists pass the sites, SID will display either a smiley face indicating the driver is within the  limit or a sad face meaning they are over it. Anyone caught over the limit will be stopped by police and handed a speed awareness leaflet by pupils, stressing the fact that such areas are regularly occupied by children.

Although the issue has not been highlighted as a PACT (partners and communities together) priority by residents, the on-going operation is being used as a preventative measure to deter potential offenders whilst also teaching children the dangers of speeding.

PCSO Supervisor Emma Glover said: “The children enjoy having the opportunity to advise drivers about their speed and the effect it has upon the safety of the area.

“No children were killed on any South Yorkshire roads in 2009 and I believe that is thanks to operations and initiatives like this one which educate children about road safety from an early age. “