As most of you are aware the Speed Indicator Device (SID) has been operating in the village since September 2023.
Prior to this the Police trained Speed Watching team was monitoring the situation.
This could only happen for a couple of hours a week due to a shortage of volunteers. However the data collected by the team highlighted the necessity for a SID.
This was bought by the Parish Council for the safety of the village and is located in Duke Street at the corner of Southbrook Cottages opposite the Lord Rank Playing Field, much frequented by families and dog walkers.
It is possible to download the data and analyse it. This takes place regularly and the results make interesting reading. For example, since 27th July 2024, it was found that there were approximately 85000 vehicle passages.
Of these 85000, 7500 (9%) are above 30mph, 25000 (30%) are above 25mph and 55400 (65%) are above 20mph. Meaning that only 35% are in fact within the 20mph speed limit. These figures do not reflect the fact that the majority of motorists do not slow down when entering the 20mph zone but only when they view the SID.
| < 20 mph | 35% |
| 20 - 25 mph | 35% |
| 25 - 30 mph | 21% |
| > 30 mph | 9% |
So PLEASE remember that the speed limit of 20mph is there for the safety of all.
Let us hope we improve on the above figures in the year to come.
We wish you all a safe passage through the village at 20mph in 2025
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