The latest Speed Indicator Device (SID) statistics from Lower Street suggest that most motorists are continuing to drive responsibly, with average speeds remaining comfortably below the 30mph limit and compliance rates remaining high.

The latest figures, covering August to October 2026, show little change from the previous three-month period reported earlier in the year, indicating that traffic speeds through the village remain stable.

Data from the Western SID

At the Western SID, opposite Batcheller Monkhouse, average speeds were virtually unchanged. Incoming traffic averaged 22.57mph compared with 22.53mph previously, while outgoing traffic averaged 24.03mph compared with 24.19mph.

The proportion of vehicles travelling below 30mph also remained exceptionally high. More than 98% of incoming vehicles and almost 95% of outgoing vehicles recorded by the Western SID were travelling within the limit.

Data from the Eastern SID

A similar picture emerged at the Eastern SID near Arun Vets. Average speeds fell slightly, with incoming traffic reducing from 24.16mph to 23.72mph and outgoing traffic dropping from 25.14mph to 24.80mph. The proportion of vehicles staying below 30mph increased from 96.75% to 97.66% for incoming traffic and from 93.1% to 94.29% for outgoing traffic.

Traffic volumes were marginally lower than in the previous reporting period. The Western SID recorded average daily flows of 3,263 incoming vehicles and 3,029 outgoing vehicles, compared with 3,350 and 3,102 respectively during May to July.

The Eastern SID figures should be treated with some caution. The unit receives limited sunlight and can stop recording when its batteries become depleted during periods of cloudy weather and longer nights. As a result, the total vehicle counts are known to be lower than actual traffic levels, although recorded speeds remain accurate.

Conclusions

The latest statistics suggest three key trends:

• Average vehicle speeds have either remained stable or reduced slightly across both SID locations.
• Compliance with the 30mph limit has improved marginally, particularly at the Eastern SID.
• Traffic volumes have reduced slightly, although the difference is relatively small and may reflect seasonal variations.

Overall, the data indicates that the vast majority of motorists travelling through Lower Street are driving within the speed limit, with SID data continuing to provide reassurance that average traffic speeds remain well below 30mph despite isolated cases of significant speeding.

Data supplied by The Pulborough Community Partnership