Update October 2024:
The PC is in discussions with North Yorkshire Council for support with decibel monitoring.
The Parish Council has had correspondence with North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Council about this matter previously, details can be found in the attachment at the bottom of this post.
The following links also offer further information:
This document explains: zones are more effective than limits but impact is measured against accident and casualty rate
https://www.rospa.com/rospaweb/docs/advice-services/road-safety/drivers/20-mph-zone-factsheet.pdf
This document explains: 20mph zones are more effect in cities/built up areas; 20mph limits are most appropriate for roads where average speeds are already low, below 24mph; roads which are not suitable for 20mph limits are major through routes
Previous update:
The Parish Council asked for NYCC advice determining whether Wistowgate may suitable for a VAS and a week long assessment paid for by the Parish Council was undertaken there.
Following the results of the survey, we have ordered a Vehicle Activated Sign on the advice of NY Highways. We are grateful to our former County Councillor Andrew Lee for a £1000 grant towards this work.
The new VAS is now active.
A 20mph zone is not legally enforceable and setting speed limits is not within the Parish Council’s limited remit.
At Rythergate, we have requested a change to signage and speed zoning which is currently being considered by the highways authority.
We are delighted that we have police action on speeding at Bishopdyke Rd.
NY Police Roads Safety Task Group made the decision that Bishopdyke Road is potentially suitable for Enforcement using North Yorkshire Police’s Safety Camera Vehicles.
Speed Concern – B1222 Bishopdyke Road, Cawood (30) (SE2011990)
