Movable Vehicle Activated Sign (MVAS)
In response to concerns raised by residents, we have two Movable Vehicle Activated Signs (MVAS) that we deploy in the 30mph areas of the town. An MVAS is a road sign that is triggered by the speed of the vehicle. This is how it is used:
- The MVAS is moved from site to site.
- The MVAS can only be deployed where there are suitable lamp columns and posts to attach them to.
- The MVAS will flash a speed warning for vehicles exceeding the speed limit (30mph).
- The MVAS will also record data that can be used to monitor the volume of traffic during a particular period as well as on a daily basis.
- More importantly it will give us information on the speeding cars (the speed they are travelling and at what time of the day).
- MVAS have a short-lived effectiveness in reducing speeds, as unfortunately drivers become too familiar with them when they are situated in one particular location for long periods of time.
- They can be very effective when positioned near downhill gradients, reminding drivers who may be inadvertently speeding.
- The data is provided to our ward councillors and Thames Valley Police.
- You can find the headline data recorded by MVAS below. A more detailed report is available on request by emailing [email protected].
Dates:
21st February to 1st March 2025
Location:
Berkhampstead Road
Max Speed:
45 mph
Average Speed:
21.1 mph
85th Percentile:
25 mph
Number of Vehicles Speeding:
483
Traffic Volumes
Total Number of Vehicles:
41,735
Average Daily number of vehicles:
4,838
AM Peak hour:
11am: 295
PM Peak hour:
7pm: 387
Dates:
14th February to 7th March 2025
Location:
Lye Green Road
Max Speed:
60 mph
Average Speed:
27.8 mph
85th Percentile:
33.2 mph
Number of Vehicles Speeding:
16,033
Traffic Volumes
Total Number of Vehicles:
53,137
Average Daily number of vehicles:
2,445
AM Peak hour:
8am: 195
PM Peak hour:
5pm: 221
Dates:
21st January to 5th February 2025
Location:
Berkhampstead Road
Max Speed:
55 mph
Average Speed:
20.9 mph
85th Percentile:
24.9 mph
Number of Vehicles Speeding:
1,013
Traffic Volumes
Total Number of Vehicles:
79,326
Average Daily number of vehicles:
5,075
AM Peak hour:
9am: 322
PM Peak hour:
4pm: 371
Dates:
14th January to 5th February 2025
Location:
Bellingdon Road
Max Speed:
40 mph
Average Speed:
21.8 mph
85th Percentile:
24.9 mph
Number of Vehicles Speeding:
210
Traffic Volumes
Total Number of Vehicles:
37,160
Average Daily number of vehicles:
1,619
AM Peak hour:
7am: 123
PM Peak hour:
3pm: 117
Dates:
5th December 2024 to 2nd January 2025
Location:
Lye Green Road
Max Speed:
60 mph
Average Speed:
27.6 mph
85th Percentile:
33 mph
Number of Vehicles Speeding:
17,221
Traffic Volumes
Total Number of Vehicles:
60,471
Average Daily number of vehicles:
1,905
AM Peak hour:
8am: 142
PM Peak hour:
3pm: 176
Dates:
5th to 17th December 2024
Location:
Hivings Hill
Max Speed:
60 mph
Average Speed:
27.9 mph
85th Percentile:
33.1 mph
Number of Vehicles Speeding:
1,154
Traffic Volumes
Total Number of Vehicles:
22,822
Average Daily number of vehicles:
1,930
AM Peak hour:
10-11am: 320
PM Peak hour:
5-6pm: 163
Dates:
7th to 19th November 2024
Location:
Broad Street
Max Speed:
40 mph
Average Speed:
16.9 mph
Number of Vehicles Speeding:
12
Traffic Volumes
Total Number of Vehicles:
68,473
Average Daily number of vehicles:
5,352
AM Peak hour:
11am – midday: 353
PM Peak hour:
5-6pm: 413
Dates:
7th to 26th November 2024
Location:
Chartridge Lane
Max Speed:
60 mph
Average Speed:
29.8 mph
Number of Vehicles Speeding:
14,149
Traffic Volumes
Total Number of Vehicles:
30,222
Average Daily number of vehicles:
1,386
AM Peak hour:
8 – 9am: 162
PM Peak hour:
3 – 4pm: 179
Dates:
10th October to 28th October 2024
Location:
Botley Road
Max Speed:
60 mph
Average Speed:
26.5 mph
Number of Vehicles Speeding:
4,075
Traffic Volumes
Total Vehicles:
21,606
Average Daily number of vehicles:
1,168
AM Peak hour:
8-9am : 141
PM Peak hour:
3-4pm: 119
Dates:
9th October to 20th October 2024
Location:
Bellingdon Road
Max Speed:
55 mph
Average Speed:
22.4 mph
Number of Vehicles Speeding:
1,420
Traffic Volumes
Total Number of Vehicles:
40,763
Average Daily:
3,902
AM Peak Hour:
9-10AM: 426
PM Peak Hour:
4-5PM: 312
Dates:
16th September to 2nd October 2024
Location:
Lye Green Road
Max Speed:
55mph
Average Speed:
25.2mph
Number of Speeding Vehicles:
2,278
Traffic Volumes
Total Number of Vehicles:
16,180
Average Daily:
1,005
AM Peak Hour:
9-9AM: 171
PM Peak Hour:
3-4PM: 93
Dates:
16th September to 2nd October 2024
Location:
Berkhampstead Road
Max Speed:
50mph
Average Speed:
20.9 MPH
Traffic Volumes
Total Number of Vehicles:
53,423
Average Daily:
4,899
AM Peak Hour:
11am to midday: 358
PM Peak Hour:
3-4PM: 391
Dates:
28th August to 12th September
Location:
Waterside
Max Speed:
45 MPH
Average Speed:
25.0 MPH
Number of Vehicles Speeding:
1,334
Traffic Volumes
Total Number of Vehicles:
21,882
Average Daily:
1296 (5 day)
AM Peak Hour:
8-9AM: 100
PM Peak Hour:
4-5PM: 173
Dates:
30th August to 7th September 2024
Location:
Vale Road
Max Speed:
50 MPH
Average Speed:
23.7 MPH
Total Number of Speeding Vehicles:
2,359
Traffic Volumes
Total Number of Vehicles:
15,892
Average Daily Number:
1,984
AM Peak Hour:
09:00 – 10:00am – 222
PM Peak:
06:00 – 07:00pm – 152