Speed Awareness Messaging Unit

The SAM2 unit was on Scarborough Road during March and April 2024 monitoring traffic speed and the volume of vehicles coming into the village.

From 13 March to 14 April 2024

  • 6,796 vehicles were recorded coming into the village with an average of 259 per day.
  • The peak times of travel were
    • 8 am to 9 am (average of 25 vehicles)
    • 2 pm and 3 pm (average of 27 vehicles)
  • The maximum speed was 65 mph at 2:10 pm on 22 March 2024 (and the average speeder was travelling at just under 40 mph).
  • The majority of vehicles were travelling above the speed limit which is 30 mph. The 85th percentile speed (i.e. of 5,777 vehicles) was 37.8 mph; and the average speed was 27.6 mph.

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