The Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) record all traffic movements into our village. There are three signs located at Moor Road, East Road and Ladywell. On a monthly basis, the data from these signs is downloaded and a detailed summary produced. This shows the number of vehicles coming into the village passed these 3 signs, the number per day on average, the number of vehicles speeding and that number as a % of the total. See full summary below.
As a result of the presentation of this data to NY Highways over the past few months, they agreed to fit 7 new double sided 30 mph repeater signs in the village. These were fitted in early November 25.
Three of these are on Ladywell Bank Road on the road to Aldbrough St John between the crossroads and the VAS. One is on West Road and one on East Road.Two are on Moor Road. Hopefully you have now seen them?
Although the data download for November 2025 showed an increase in the % of speeders over October 2025, the December 2025 figures showed a healthy decrease on November 2025 of 1077. The January 2026 download has once again shown a reduction in the % of speeders from 15.11% in December 25 to 14.71% in January 26.
Are traffic calming measures needed? Please let me have your thoughts by e-mailing me on Wilsonlymm1961@btinternet.com
Sadly however, the volume of vehicles coming into the village hit an all time high of 60,044 in the month. This is an average of 2130 vehicles per day, up from 1726 in December.
After authorisation from the Meslsonby Parish Council, the Speedwatch team will turn all 3 Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) to point in the opposite direction during the month of February. This will provide data about the speeds of vehicles driving out of the village and hopefully attract the attention of all drivers as the flashing signs will be pointing the other way. Watch this space for updates.
If you have any questions on this data, please contact Andrew Wilson on Wilsonlymm1961@btinternet.com or the Parish Council Clerk at melsonbyp8@gmail.com.
Melsonby Community Speed Watch team
The Melsonby Community Speed Watch team have now finished for the winter. Over the past 6 months our fantastic volunteers have been out and about around the village at different times of the day and at different locations. Using Police issued speed recording equipment any vehicle observed to be driving in excess of the speed limit has been formally reported to North Yorkshire Police. Ultimately they will decide what course of action to take in each case. Hopefully this team activity has lead to a reduction in traffic speeding through the village, making our village safer.
If you are interested in volunteering from April 2026, please contact Andrew Wilson, the speed watch coordinator at Wilsonlymm1961@btinternet.com. Details of the speed watch sessions are outlined below.
Melsonby Parish Council 