Villagers in Fillongley, Warwickshire, have created knitted traffic officers in a bid to fool reckless drivers. (Emma Trimble via SWNS)
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Villagers sick of fast drivers have knitted fake speed cameras to catch out dangerous motorists.
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Lorna Rosser, former Lollipop Lady in Fillongley village. (Emma Trimble via SWNS)
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Tom Decker with knitted traffic officer in Fillongley, Warwickshire, England. (Emma Trimble via SWNS)
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Knitted zebras line a key crossing in Fillongley, Warwickshire, England. (Emma Trimble via SWNS)
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GV of Fillongley, Warwickshire, where residents have knitted traffic control inspired items to make their roads safer. (Emma Trimble via SWNS)
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Knitted children on benches with signs urging people to slow down for the sake of children. (Emma Trimble via SWNS)
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