District 69 SpeedWatch

Who We Are

The District 69 SPEEDWATCH is a non-profit organization made up of a dedicated group of volunteers on east coast of central Vancouver Island, B.C. bounded by Bowser to the north and Nanoose Bay to the south.

Speedwatch Program

Speeding in residential neighbourhoods is one of the most frequent concerns of the RCMP. The SPEEDWATCH program encourages residents to become involved in addressing speeding problems. Often motorists who speed in residential areas are unaware of the effect their actions have on the peace and safety of those streets. SPEEDWATCH is a public awareness program in which concerned citizens can take an active role in solving the speeding issue by raising the public awareness of the actual speed motorists are travelling.

How The Program Works

SPEEDWATCH patrollers utilize signs displaying the authorized speed limit and portable RADAR equipment plus an electronic display board to instantaneously display the speed motorists are travelling. Statistics are recorded and relayed to ICBC and the RCMP to compile information on problem speeding areas and speed patterns throughout the communities.

Benefits of The Program

The SPEEDWATCH program will help to address specific traffic problems through:

increased police awareness
public and community education
city traffic and transportation information
neighbourhood action

How To Become a SPEEDWATCH Volunteer

be 19 years or older
be a resident of the District 69 area
pass a RCMP Criminal Record Check
have a clean driving record
have four hours per month to volunteer
be prepared to commit one year initially
be willing to complete necessary training

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