POLICE are set to use WHEELIE BINS in an attempt to slow down drivers travelling through Stow.

Officers have launched the novel initiative which will see posters being stuck on buckets around the village to remind drivers to obey the 30mph speed limit.

Around 5,000 vehicles pass through Stow every day on the A7 and cops say volunteers will be out tomorrow to attach the notices.

Inspector Vinnie Fisher, safety camera manager at Police Scotland, said: "We regularly deploy our camera van in Stow but unfortunately we can't be there 24/7. 

"The poster initiative will provide a visual reminder to drivers on refuse collection days of the dangers and likely outcomes of excessive speed.

"It is a novel approach which has previously had success in England and Wales. The local community council are fully supportive, as is Scottish Borders Council.

"We will have a team of camera unit staff, local community constable Anne McNair and community volunteers fixing the posters to residents' wheelie bins on Thursday and we will evaluate it later in the year based on known speed profiles.

"We are hopeful of success, at which point we will consider extending it to other areas."