Speed Awareness Messaging Unit

The SAM2 unit was at the junction of Knight Street during September and October 2026 monitoring traffic speed and the volume of vehicles from Wells Road.

From 20 September to 3 October 2026

  • 11,777 vehicles were recorded coming into the village with an average of 841 per day.
  • The peak times of travel are 11 am to 12 noon (average of 81 vehicles); and 4 pm and 5 pm (average of 93 vehicles)
  • The maximum speed was 45 mph at 6:45 pm on 20 September, although the average speeder was travelling at about 38 mph;
  • The majority of vehicles were travelling below the speed limit which is 30 mph. The 85th percentile speed (i.e. of 10,010 vehicles) was 27.3 mph; and the average speed was 21.1 mph.

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