St Dennis Parish Council Road Safety Monitoring Report

Location: Hendra Road (Bottom - Pole 5)

Monitoring Period: 3 April 2026 – 1 June 2026

Overview

During this monitoring period, a mobile Speed Indicator Device (SID) was installed on Hendra Road to record vehicle movements and speeds in both directions. This is a 20 mph road, so particular attention has been given to how many drivers are travelling at or below the speed limit. The data helps the Parish Council understand driver behaviour and identify any road safety concerns.

Traffic Volumes

A total of 72,887 vehicle movements were recorded during the monitoring period.

Incoming vehicles: 21,540

Outgoing vehicles: 51,347

Traffic is significantly heavier in the outgoing direction, although both directions show consistent use of the road.

Typical Speeds

Average speeds are broadly in line with the 20 mph limit:

Incoming average speed: 18.93 mph

Outgoing average speed: 20.11 mph

Incoming traffic:

50% of vehicles travel at 17 mph or below

85% of vehicles travel at 21 mph or below

Outgoing traffic:

50% of vehicles travel at 19 mph or below

85% of vehicles travel at 22 mph or below

Vehicles Travelling at or Below 20 mph

As this is a 20 mph road, it is encouraging to see that the majority of incoming vehicles are travelling at or below 20 mph, and approximately half of outgoing vehicles are travelling at or below this limit. Most remaining vehicles are only slightly above the limit. Overall, most drivers are complying with, or are very close to, the 20 mph speed limit.

Vehicles Travelling Above 20 mph

A proportion of vehicles, particularly in the outgoing direction, are travelling in the 20 to 25 mph range, with a smaller number exceeding this. Speeds above 30 mph appear to be relatively uncommon, indicating that while some drivers exceed the limit, most do so only marginally.

Highest Speeds Recorded

Incoming maximum speed: 42 mph

Outgoing maximum speed: 51 mph

These speeds are significantly above the limit but represent isolated incidents rather than typical behaviour.

Key Takeaways

72,887 total vehicle movements recorded

Majority of drivers are travelling at or below 20 mph, particularly inbound

Most other vehicles are travelling only slightly above the speed limit

A small minority exceed 30 mph

Highest recorded speed was 51 mph

Conclusion

The data shows that Hendra Road is generally being used responsibly, with most drivers travelling at safe speeds appropriate for a 20 mph road. However, there is a tendency for some vehicles, particularly in the outbound direction, to travel slightly above the limit, and a very small number of significantly higher speeds were recorded. The Parish Council will continue to monitor traffic speeds, use SID data to inform road safety decisions, and work with partners where necessary to address any ongoing concerns.