Over 50% of vehicles travelling on Congleton Road during the month of April were exceeding the 30mph speed limit and seven vehicles were travelling over 70mph.
Data downloaded from the Speed Indicator Device (SID) placed opposite Woodlands Court recorded the speed of 116,471 vehicles travelling up Congleton Road during the month.
The average recorded speed was 29.8mph, whilst the highest speed was 73mph. Over the period, 53,115 (46%) vehicles were travelling at or below 30mph, whilst 52 vehicles were travelling at 60mph or faster.
The SID was purchased by the Parish Council at the beginning of March and is permanently located on Congleton Road, capturing vehicles as they travel uphill, away from the village.
Councillor Craig Browne said "This is the first time since we bought the SID that we have had a full month's data available to download. From what I have seen, the SID is having an impact on driver behaviour and it is pleasing that the figures show an average speed (29.8mph) that is within the speed limit for that section of Congleton Road, although it is naturally disappointing that a minority of drivers (albeit 453 of them) were still captured exceeding 50mph."
The Parish Council intends to purchase a further SID, as and when resources allow, that will be used at various locations around the village.
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