Speed limit devices being used in Petworth

A Speed Limit Reminder (SLR) device has been put to use in Petworth this month.
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Petworth Town Council said it received approval from SSE and West Sussex County Council Highways to place the battery-operated device on lamp posts at four locations to gather speed data.

A spokesperson said: “The sign will display the speed limit and a flashing ‘slow down’ symbol if the limit is exceeded.

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“These will not be permanent installations as the intention is to rotate the device between the four locations in order to gather speed data and check effectiveness at each location.

“The locations are on North Street, on the A283 near the Stonemasons Inn, Angel Street and the A285 Station Road.”

Other locations will be ‘considered in the future’, but will need to meet county council guidelines.

The device can only be placed at each location for ‘about two weeks at a time’, due to SSE restrictions on lamp post use.

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“Speed data will be gathered from the four locations for a total period of about 6 months,” the spokesperson added. “After data analysis a permanent location will be recommended and the purchase of additional unit(s) considered.

“The installation of this device is part of the ongoing plan to calm traffic and improve road safety in the town.”

The device is currently located on Angel Street and will be moved to a new location in the ‘near future’.