Community Speed Watch launch

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Community Speed Watch Scheme right here in Broad Hinton!

For those who may not be familiar, a Community Speed Watch Scheme is a community-driven initiative that empowers local residents to take an active role in making our roads safer. By monitoring vehicle speeds, we can help to reduce speeding and raise awareness about the importance of safe driving in our villages.

Results from the Community Questionnaire in 2022 helped the Parish Council identify areas of improvement, one of these areas being road safety. This project, along with reduction in speeds on the A4361, liaising with the school on their Traffic Plan and the upcoming rollout of Speed Indication Devices (smiley/sad face sign), aims to address some of the road safety issues identified.

The Parish Council has been working with Wiltshire Council to understand traffic patterns in Broad Hinton, and last year we conducted a speed survey that identified significant speeding issues on Yew Tree Lane. This finding has led us to focus our initial efforts in that area, ensuring we address the problem where it matters most.

The team behind this initiative is led by David Followell and includes Tracy Fieldsend and Adam Gilmore, all of whom are dedicated to making Broad Hinton a safer place for everyone. We will officially kick off on the morning of Thursday June 19th, so don't be surprised if you see us in our high-visibility jackets, equipped with a radar gun, helping to keep an eye on traffic speeds.

If you're caught speeding by the Community Speed Watch scheme, your vehicle details and speed will be recorded and passed on to the local police. First-time offenders will receive a warning letter as a reminder to stick to the speed limits. For persistent offenders, the police may follow up with a personal visit to discuss the issue and provide further education.

The goal of the scheme is to educate and encourage safer driving habits within our community.

We are also looking for more volunteers to join us in this effort. If you are passionate about road safety and want to make a difference in our community, we would love to have you on board! Contact Adam Gilmore on 07969 290124 or adam.gilmore@bhwbparishcouncil.org.uk

Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for helping us create a safer Broad Hinton.

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