Road Safety - Speed Checks

Description

Speed checks are most frequently carried out when a speed limit is either being set or revised, or there is an allegation of widespread excessive speed by motorists. They are also carried out to monitor the effectiveness of some traffic schemes where speed reduction was one of the targets.

Eligibility

Speed checks can be requested but will normally only be carried out when there is evidence that excessive speed is widespread and the current speed limit appears inappropriate and needs reviewing. Often this will be in consultation with the police.

Procedure

 

Where it is brought to the attention of the Council that a speed limit seems inappropriate consultations will take place with South Yorkshire Police. If the police also have concerns then speed checks will be arranged.

These will normally be carried out by road side equipment that do not require an operator in attendance. The results will either show that the speed profiles are typical for the speed limit and type of road or that an unusual proportion of motorists are travelling at an inappropriate speed. In the latter case the police will again be consulted and recommendations made on either revising the speed limit (if enforcement action of the current limit is needed) or to consider what measures are needed for better compliance by motorists.

 

Helplines

 

Highways and Engineering General Enquiries, telephone: 01226 773555.

 

Charges/Fees

 

Not applicable, however there is a variable adminstration charge to provide a copy of a Speed Check.

 

Methods of Payments Available

 

These will be shown on the invoice.

 

Opening Times/Locations

Opening Times and Locations

How can the customer help

 

When contacting the Council please ensure you give realistic estimates of the speed at which you think vehicles are travelling and why you think this is inappropriate. Please give your own contact details so we can clarify any points with you.

 

Leaflets

 

Department for Transport Circular Roads 1/93 Setting Local Speed Limits on Rural Roads (due to be revised).

Traffic and Road Safety Service Standards

 

Distribution Points

 

Please click on the Department for Transport website on the right hand side (Associated Links).

 

 

Response Times/Next Steps

 

We aim to respond and complete investigations between 4 to 6 weeks.

 

 

 

Related Links:

• Department for Transport Website

Last modified on 14/11/2008