Location safety is always a primary concern. Each location is manned by two volunteers, prescheduled for one or two-hour time slots and locations for the day. Volunteers use a radar measuring device or an optional large reader board mounted on the back of a volunteer vehicle to display oncoming vehicle speeds. If the optional reader is used a sign showing the posted speed is placed next to the volunteer vehicle. The registered speed is flashed onto the reader board in view of each approaching driver so they can easily see their speed compared to the posted speed.
Many speeders are local residents caught in the daily rush.
Giving neighbors some control over their streets. Having Neighbors remind neighbors to slow down. Provides data to police, schools and communities regarding traffic flow problems, traffic speeds, etc. Saves neighbors frustration through their involvement in speeding issues. The Community Speed Watch volunteers are monitoring your neighborhood for speeding violations and the Presidio of Monterey Police Department is assisting in the effort by sending reminder letters to motorists who travel above the posted speed limit.