Speeding indicator signs installed in Lawley thanks to police and council
New speed indicator devices have been installed in an area of Telford in an effort to slow speeding drivers down.
The Lawley Partnership Board, of which Telford & Wrekin Council is a member, teamed up with West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion to fund the new devices, costing in the region of £5,000, following consultation with residents.
The speed indicator devices (SIDs) are a type of vehicle-activated sign, which can be moved around.
They flash the registered speed of a vehicle as it approaches if it exceeds the area’s limit.
In an area where speeding can be a problem, SIDs remind drivers of the speed limit by standing out from normal signs with the aim of helping to break the habit of drivers who consistently speed.
Councillor Richard Overton, deputy leader and cabinet member for homes & enforcement said: “We recognise the concerns of resident and know that exceeding the speed limit causes fatal collisions – something that needs to be avoided at all costs.
“Working with the police we have identified the best areas to use these devices and hope drivers will work with us to improve safety for everyone concerned.”
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “It’s a sad fact that too many people die or are seriously injured on our roads.
“Playing my part to make roads safer continues to be at the heart of my Safer West Mercia Plan with my focus on tackling inappropriate speed and driver behaviour. I welcome the new speed intervention devices in Lawley, which will be vital tools to ensure we reduce the life changing impact of speeding on our roads.”
