Man Protests Speeding Drivers Dressed as Deadpool

Mark Spaven, a 59-year-old warehouse leader from Nottinghamshire, has taken to dressing as the Marvel character Deadpool to address speeding drivers on his residential street, Cavendish Drive. His motivation stems from the tragic death of his cat, Groot, who was struck by a suspected speeding motorist two weeks ago, an incident that has left his family devastated. Spaven's efforts include walking with a homemade 'Slow Down Please' sign to encourage drivers to reduce their speed, as he claims vehicles often exceed the 30mph limit, sometimes reaching 50mph. He has previously appealed to the Nottinghamshire County Council to lower the speed limit to 20mph but feels his concerns have been ignored. Spaven also shared that he has narrowly escaped being hit by speeding cars multiple times and that many neighbors have echoed his frustrations. His campaign highlights the dangers of speeding not only to pets but also to children in the area, emphasizing a need for community safety measures.