The Evidence
Clear information about traffic speeds, road conditions and why safer driving matters on Coursing Batch.
of vehicles recorded above the 20 mph limit
Traffic survey evidence indicates that approximately 89% of vehicles travelling through Coursing Batch exceeded the existing 20 mph speed limit.
This is not a statistic intended to blame or criticise drivers. It shows the scale of the opportunity for all of us to make a positive difference.
Imagine the difference
If more drivers reduced their speed by only a few miles per hour, thousands of journeys through Coursing Batch would become calmer and safer.
More reaction time
Lower speeds give drivers more time to respond to bends, driveways, pedestrians, cyclists and unexpected road hazards.
A calmer environment
Gentler acceleration and braking reduce noise and make the residential section feel safer and more welcoming.
Safer shared journeys
Residents, visitors, commuters, businesses and professional drivers all benefit from a more predictable road.
89% is not simply a statistic. It is an opportunity for us all to make a positive change.
Why 20 mph matters here
Coursing Batch includes homes, driveways, narrow pavements, sharp bends and places where pedestrians and cyclists share limited space with large vehicles.
The existing limit is designed to reflect those conditions. Respecting it requires no new infrastructure and costs nothing, but it can make an immediate difference.
The existing speed limit
Our first and most important request is simple: please observe the current limit through the residential section.