Working together to keep Lower Broadheath safe

Road safety is a top priority for Lower Broadheath. Our community speed monitoring program uses strategically placed cameras across the village to track vehicle speeds and encourage safer driving habits. The data we collect helps us understand traffic patterns, identify problem areas, and work with local authorities to implement safety measures. This page shares insights from our ongoing monitoring efforts.

  • Reduced speeding incidents

  • Increased driver awareness

  • Safer routes for children

87,432

vehicles monitored across the village.

23%

of vehicles exceed the speed limit.

28mph

average speed in residental areas.

8-9am

is when the traffic is at it’s peak.

Community Speed Monitoring – Why It Matters

Working Together to Protect Our Roads

Lower Broadheath’s speed monitoring program represents a commitment to road safety through community engagement and data-driven action. By tracking vehicle speeds across five key locations, we’re able to identify problem areas, support local enforcement efforts, and create a safer environment for residents, children, and families.

Our initiative combines technology, community involvement, and targeted interventions to address speeding and encourage responsible driving habits throughout the village.

Main Street (Village Centre)

December 2025: 3,847 vehicles
Average Speed: 31 mph
Speed Limit: 20 mph

Church Lane

December 2025: 1,627 vehicles
Average Speed: 29 mph
Speed Limit: 20 mph

Broadheath Road (Northern Approach)

December 2025: 1,456 vehicles
Average Speed: 27 mph
Speed Limit: 20 mph

School Road

December 2025: 892 vehicles
Average Speed: 26 mph
Speed Limit: 20 mph

Village Perimeter (Outlying Route)

December 2025: 198 vehicles
Average Speed: 35 mph
Speed Limit: 30 mph