With increased traffic on our roads, the Parish Council is increasingly concerned about speeding through our villages especially in areas where there are limited pavements.

It is essential drivers exercise extreme caution driving through, and between our villages and always observe the speed limits. It should be emphasised that the speed limits represent the maximum speed allowed by law. Road safety will frequently dictate a much lower speed, especially in instances of reduced visibility, very poor road surface, single file traffic, pedestrians, children, horse riders, dog walkers and wheel chair traffic. 

There are presently three Speed Indicator Devices that are always operational and one Automated Number Plate Recognition camera that is occasionally operational. In addition Wiltshire Police frequently perform random speed traps that result in prosecution of speeding drivers. 

The Parish Council is particularly concerned about speeding commercial traffic, van drivers who are unfamiliar with our roads, and Heavy Goods Vehicles attempting to drive on unsuitable minor roads in the villages, causing damage to pavements, verges and residential property.  Residents will record number plates of offenders and report them to Wiltshire Police.

The Parish Council always considers what further measures to adopt, including further reduction in speed limits and requesting increased Police presence.  

Councillor Trevor Harrison