Residents in Hawes have long complained about delivery vans and commuters speeding through the village at dawn. Police responded with a 5 AM radar trap on Thursday. The highest speed recorded was 54mph in the 30mph zone. Police say these "dawn raids" will continue until driver behaviour improves.
Source: Richmonshire Today
Hawes Early-Morning Speed Trap
04 April 2026
A crackdown on the "Commuter Dash."

