Charlbury Community Speedwatch Update
The Charlbury Community Speedwatch Team has conducted three further sessions on the Slade in November, this time with a large Speed Indicator Board that we have borrowed from the police and which increased our visibility.
Consequently, the speeds observed were much reduced from previous sessions, with only 12% of vehicles driving at speeds above 30mph in contrast to 32% previously. However, as soon as the team packed up, then vehicles started speeding again.
We believe that, in the interests of safety and quality of life, more permanent measures are needed, such as the proposed 20mph limit, a "twenty is plenty" campaign, alterations to road layout and a Speed Indicator Board of our own. The police have suggested that many of those speeding are locals (not just in Charlbury - in other locations nearby) and so targeted publicity around town is also an option.
We continue to be approached by residents asking us to check their roads and so speed is clearly an issue for many in our town. We have been asked to report progress to the Town Council on the evening of 26th November 2018. If you have any stories or comments about speed, please do let us know by emailing us at charlburycsw@gmail.com. Finally, thank you to all those drivers who do drive considerately and within the limit.
Charlbury Community Speedwatch · Tue 20 Nov 2018, 11:26 · Link