Two new speed enforcement sites launching in Shropshire
Two new mobile speed enforcement sites are being launched by The Safer Roads Partnership in Shropshire this month.
The new sites will be launched on Bourton Road in Much Wenlock and the A529 at Hinstock and is in direct response to concerns raised about the speed of vehicles travelling in each area.
In Much Wenlock, speed enforcement activity will take place on Bourton Road. Speed data collected by the partnership highlighted a significant speed compliance problem; 15% of vehicles were found to be travelling above 37.8mph and half of all drivers are exceeding the 30mph posted speed limit.
Speed enforcement activity will also take place on the A529 in Hinstock, where there is also a speed compliance issue. Speed data highlighted that 15% of vehicles travel above 38.7mph and 65% of drivers are exceeding the 30mph posted speed limit.
Anna Higgins, Communications Manager at the Safer Roads Partnership said “We are launching these new community concern sites in Shropshire to address the high level of concern in each of the local communities. Data collected has highlighted unacceptably high speeds and local people are understandably concerned as each of the roads are near residential areas.
“We hope that the presence of a speed camera will encourage drivers to change their behaviour and drive at a lower, safer speed. This will help to improve the quality of life for people living in both areas, reduce the risk of harm, and improve the safety of the roads for all those who use them.”
Speed data will be collected while the sites are in operation to assess the impact upon traffic speed and driver behaviour.
