Residents Asked For Views On Speed Cameras On Key West Sussex Roads

People living in and travelling through parts of West Sussex are being asked for their views on whether average speed cameras should be introduced on two busy routes.

Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has launched a survey focusing on sections of the A283 between Halnaker and Duncton, and the A272 between Petworth and Midhurst.

Average speed cameras work by measuring a vehicle’s speed over a longer distance, rather than at a single point.

Using Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology, they record the time a vehicle enters and exits a monitored section of road to calculate its average speed.

Drivers exceeding the limit can then be fined.

Katy Bourne said:

“Local people have been contacting my office about speeding, dangerous driving and vehicle noise on the A283 between Halnaker and Duncton and the A272 between Petworth and Midhurst.

"They want to know what can be done to slow cars down and some have suggested average speed cameras which have been proven to work in other parts of Sussex and across the border in Surrey.

“If you live around these roads or use them, I’d like to hear your thoughts on measures to make them safer.”

The results of the survey will help inform a decision on whether to work with partner organisations to introduce the cameras.

Residents can take part in the survey here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4-dt4pm39k2qfRZ1jHazMXdwmDLAUxlBrdoavZrdJ0JUNENaWVI4TlpWTjIyS1NKWjM3Nk5KMjVJRS4u&route=shorturl