ACTION is being taken against dangerous drivers using the roads outside homes in Broughton-in-Furness.

A SID (Speed Indicator Device) was installed on Church Street to remind motorists to obey the 30 mph speed limit.

The device will display the vehicle’s speed together with either a red sad face and 'slow down' message or a green smiley face and 'thank you'.

Annette Carmichael, chair of Broughton Community Plan, has being spearheading the campaign for a 20 mph speed limit to be introduced since 2015.

“Residents feel at risk from the current volume and speed of traffic," said Ms Carmichael.

"Two thousand vehicles drive through Broughton daily and a majority of these are doing so to try to save a few seconds off their drive to and from work. Cumbria Highways are in the process of drawing up a 20 mph scheme for the town.

"In the meantime, we hope SID will help remind drivers to show consideration to pedestrians and other road users by reducing their speed.”