speeding in our rural villages
Speeding in Our Rural Villages – We All Have a Part to Play
Speeding remains one of the most common concerns raised by residents across our rural communities. While many people associate speeding with busy roads, excessive speed on village roads can be particularly dangerous.
Our villages are home to children walking to school, residents crossing roads, horse riders, cyclists, farmers moving machinery and pedestrians enjoying the countryside. A vehicle travelling above the speed limit has less time to react to hazards and, if a collision occurs, the consequences can be life-changing.
Many of our rural roads are narrow, winding and can be affected by poor weather, mud on the road and reduced visibility. Even driving at the speed limit may sometimes be too fast for the conditions.
Local policing teams continue to work with partners to address speeding concerns, but we also need the support of our communities.
Could you help make a difference by joining Community Speed Watch?
Community Speed Watch (CSW) is a volunteer-led initiative that empowers local residents to monitor vehicle speeds in their communities. Volunteers receive training and work in partnership with police and local authorities to record speeding vehicles. Drivers identified as speeding may receive warning letters, helping to educate motorists and improve road safety.
By becoming a Community Speed Watch volunteer, you can: – Help make your village safer
– Raise awareness of speeding issues
-Support road safety initiatives
-Work alongside your local community and police
If speeding is a concern in your village and you would like to learn more about joining or establishing a Community Speed Watch scheme, please get in touch with your local neighbourhood policing team.
Together, we can help keep our villages safe for everyone.
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26 October 2026
Speeding in Our Rural Villages – We All Have a Part to Play
Speeding continues to be one of the most common concerns raised by residents across our rural communities. While many people associate speeding with busy roads and urban areas, excessive speed on village roads can be particularly dangerous and have devastating consequences.
Our villages are home to children travelling to and from school, pedestrians crossing roads, cyclists, horse riders, dog walkers and farmers moving livestock and agricultural machinery. Driving too fast reduces a driver’s ability to react to unexpected hazards and significantly increases the severity of any collision.
Many of our rural roads are narrow, winding and can be affected by poor weather, mud, standing water, livestock, farm vehicles and reduced visibility. Even when travelling within the speed limit, drivers should always adjust their speed to suit the conditions.
PCSO Will and colleagues continue to support road safety initiatives across the area and work alongside Community Speed Watch volunteers, local councils and partner agencies to address concerns raised by residents. Community Speed Watch groups play a vital role in encouraging safer driving and raising awareness of speed-related risks within our villages.
Could You Help Make a Difference? Join Community Speed Watch
Community Speed Watch (CSW) is a volunteer-led initiative that allows local residents to work with police and local authorities to monitor vehicle speeds in their communities. Volunteers receive training and use approved equipment to identify vehicles travelling above the speed limit.
Drivers recorded speeding may receive warning letters, helping to educate motorists and encourage safer driving behaviour.
By becoming a Community Speed Watch volunteer, you can:
- Help make your village safer
- Support local road safety initiatives
- Raise awareness of speeding concerns
- Work alongside your community and local police
- Provide valuable information that helps identify problem areas
What Else Can You Do?
- Drive responsibly and set a good example.
- Encourage friends and family to slow down in villages.
- Report persistent speeding concerns to your local neighbourhood policing team.
- Consider volunteering with your local Community Speed Watch scheme.
Every driver has a part to play in keeping our roads safe. By slowing down, paying attention to the conditions and respecting our rural communities, we can make our villages safer places for everyone.
#CommunitySpeedWatch #RoadSafety #SaferVillages #NeighbourhoodPolicing #SlowDown #ThinkSpeed #RuralRoadSafety #WorkingTogether #FromeRuralBeat #AvonAndSomersetPolice