Wallingford Community Speedwatch

Supported by Thames Valley Police, TVP Police & Crime Commissioner, & Wallingford Town Council.
Insta/Threads: wallingfordcsw

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[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

Want to get involved with Community Speedwatch here in #Wallingford? Have a read of our recruitment flyer below and get in touch!
#volunteer #communityspeedwatch #SaferRoads #KillYourSpeed #RoadSafety #SouthOxfordshire #EducationNotEnforcement #SaferRoadsForAll #SlowDown

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

Things have been quiet recently for us at Wallingford Community Speedwatch. We are encouraged by the wider 20mph limits now in effect and will be out with our radar device from time to time to ensure that speeds remain low. #SlowDown #KillYourSpeed #CommunitySpeedwatch

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

It has to be said that not only are roads safer by being slower - but they're also cheaper for motorists.
https://t.co/UReD8Ibi33

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

At Wallingford Community Speedwatch, we are chuffed to discover that, that @oxfordshirecc are listening to us and our town's speeding concerns.

Have your say on the revised 20mph proposals (link below) before 5pm on Friday 2 August 2024.

https://t.co/2C4FVLQnOr

#20isPlenty

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

Grimacing at the thought of a 20mph limit in #Wallingford? Follow @WillHayCardiff and take a look at the research he has uncovered. Whether people like it or not, slower roads ARE safer roads. #CommunitySpeedwatch @TV_PCC @ThamesVP @tvprp @OxfordshireCC @SouthOxon

[Will Hayward @WillHayCardiff]

Right I have gone through the latest 20mph data for Wales and have made this video.

However, I know many of you prefer a thread so I've done that as well.

Long story short, 20mph seems to be working VERY well and is already paying for itself.

[Thread]

[Will Hayward @WillHayCardiff]

Right I have gone through the latest 20mph data for Wales and have made this video.

However, I know many of you prefer a thread so I've done that as well.

Long story short, 20mph seems to be working VERY well and is already paying for itself.

[Thread]

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

At Wallingford Community Speedwatch, we are chuffed to discover that, that @oxfordshirecc are listening to us and our town's speeding concerns.

Have your say on the revised 20mph proposals (link below) before 5pm on Friday 2 August 2024.

https://t.co/2C4FVLQnOr

#20isPlenty

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

Rewarding to have yet more discussions with community representatives from even more neighbouring villages with a view to them setting up their own Community Speedwatch groups. South Oxfordshire seems to have a growing appetite for road safety. #Speedwatch

[Will Hayward @WillHayCardiff]

Two big bits of 20mph data.

Since the change in speeds:

- 20% drop in vehicle damage claims according to insurance company
- Casualties on roads drops to lowest level outside pandemic

Almost like it was a good idea underpinned by strong evidence...

https://t.co/QbztUNFfBB

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

Saturday morning #Speedwatch session for us today: many drivers were compliant, but 9 speeders recorded, plus 1 in a BMW i3 who thought it amusing to drive by compliantly, then excessively accelerate to the point of dangerous driving. VRN duly recorded and passed to @ThamesVP

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

Our volunteers have been busy with their other various community hats on or meeting other needs elsewhere - but they will be back! Meanwhile, please support us by driving at safer, slower speeds around our town. #Wallingford. #Speedwatch

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

We can only hope that the 20mph consultation as it originally should have been (right to the A4130 boundary) will now be endorsed by the majority of townsfolk to help make Wallingford's roads safer for everyone.
https://t.co/bcadLKkoPH

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

We are on the lookout for community minded volunteers to join our team at #Wallingford Community #Speedwatch. With full @ThamesVP training, insurance and hours to suit you - what are you waiting for? Be part of the change and help us make Wallingford's roads safer for everyone!

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

Exactly one year ago today, @WallingfordCSW launched with the support of @ThamesVP's PC Turnham and @TV_PCC @matthew_barber. Our work has resulted in recording over 300 #speeding offenders in #Wallingford. Who knows, we might have prevented some accidents too. #KillYourSpeed

[20's Plenty for Us @20splentyforus]

None of the European cities that lowered the speed limit to 30 km/h regrets it

It reduces accidents, makes transports safer and gets people using public transport and cycling, thus improving air quality and reducing noise pollution.

https://t.co/ib7OQgQ82h

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

This is EXACTLY why we do what we do at Wallingford Community #Speedwatch, regardless of the derogatory comments we see on social media from certain individuals in our locality. Quite simply, #SpeedKills.
https://t.co/nbNibmwNKM
@ThamesVP @tvprp @TV_PCC @OxfordshireCC

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

Good that @WallingfordCSW were acknowledged as community stakeholders in the ongoing 20mph matters by Deputy Lead Cllr @psud12 from @OxfordshireCC in the #AnnualTownMeeting led by @Wallingfordtc tonight. Cohesive engagement between community groups & local authorities is vital.

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

Shillingford Road into Wallingford was previously at the NSL. A 40mph was effective from 12 Feb 2024, and new signage is in place as of tonight. We at Speedwatch knew nothing of these measures until tonight.

https://t.co/FQqEM2UulL

#SlowDown #Speedwatch

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

A gentle reminder to those motorists using the Shillingford Road into Wallingford who would ordinarily speed in excess of the NSL, that the attached TRO now has it at 40mph effective from 12 Feb 2024. New signage is in place.
https://t.co/FQqEM2UulL

#SlowDown #Speedwatch

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

Are you concerned about speeding traffic in #Wallingford? Want to make a difference by being involved in our small team of dedicated Speedwatch volunteers? See the pinned post at the top our profile. We look forward to hearing from you! #Speedwatch #GetInvolved #DoYourBit

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

The public showing of speed reduces speeding overall as it reminds drivers, and we see much less offending than using the Bushnell gun. However, the Visual SID goes back to its original Speedwatch group tomorrow, and we resume with the Bushnell only. Our work continues. (2/2).

[Wallingford Community Speedwatch @WallingfordCSW]

Using the Visual SID over the last 4_5 mths has been interesting for us at @wallingfordcsw. The obvious public display of a motorist's speed for all to see is both an educational tool as well as an active deterrent. We encounter less speeding offenders using this device (1/2)