Speed Watch

We have a problem with vehicles that fail to reduce speed in Horsmonden

On roads approaching Horsmonden, 60mph zones become 30mph zones when passing through the main village. Many drivers don't reduce their speed until they are well past the speed limit sign, and many only slow down by a small amount – not enough to be within the 30mph speed limit.

These drivers risk the safety of residents and pedestrians, especially children in Horsmonden.

How can we stop them speeding?

Speed Watch is a scheme that gives parish councils around Kent a chance to record the speed of vehicles travelling through their area.

A speed indication device is set up to measure how fast vehicles are moving within the lower speed limit.

This is a sign that shows the driver their speed, but only if the vehicle is over the speed limit. The registration numbers of vehicles found to be speeding are then logged.

If a driver is found to be speeding twice within a 12 month period, the registered owner receives a warning letter from the police.

If the same vehicle is caught three times, there is a further warning, and follow up action by the police.

What is the aim of the scheme?

The scheme has 3 aims:

Educate drivers about the consequences of speeding
Make them more aware of their own driving habits
Allow residents to help improve road safety in villages where speeding is a constant problem

Who runs the scheme?

The Speed Watch scheme is run by Kent Police in partnership with us and Medway Council.

Great. How can I help?

Horsmonden Parish Council has funded a speed indication device for the village, and we have a Speed Watch scheme. Details are below.

Speed Watch Horsmonden
Robert Dicketts
Tel: 01892 722 908
robert@dicketts.eclipse.co.uk