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Fillongley villagers create knitted speed trap to slow down drivers
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Residents in the Warwickshire village of Fillongley have placed knitted roadside characters around the area to encourage motorists to slow down amid ongoing road safety concerns. The 'Fillongley Knit and Natter' group created figures including children with safety messages and an RAF character holding a knitted speed gun, which successfully tricked drivers into braking. However, the popular RAF mannequin has since been reported stolen.
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- Villagers in Fillongley have placed knitted roadside characters around the area to tackle speeding traffic.
- Creations include children with road safety messages, zebras on crossing signs, and an RAF character holding a knitted speed gun.
- Residents say the figures are successfully slowing drivers down as motorists mistake the RAF mannequin for a real speed camera.
- The knitted campaign was started due to frustration over delays in addressing road safety at a busy local crossroads with a history of accidents.
- The knitted RAF character, made in honour of a World War Two veteran, has been reported stolen.