Concerns raised as drivers clocked at 44mph outside Chandler’s Ford school
A local speed watch group has sounded the alarm after recording a series of dangerous speeds outside a Chandler’s Ford school, sparking fresh calls for motorists to slow down.
The community-led group conducted a monitoring session outside Thornden School on Winchester Road on Tuesday, October 27, as part of an ongoing effort to improve road safety in the area. The results of the check have caused alarm among volunteers, who recorded 20 vehicles traveling at 35mph or above.
Of those speeding detections, seven vehicles were clocked at 40mph or higher. The most reckless motorist caught during the operation was recorded traveling at 44mph—significantly above the residential limit.
A spokesperson for the speed watch group confirmed that the session at Thornden followed a similar recent operation conducted near Hiltingbury School. The group’s initiative aims to curb speeding through high-visibility awareness, encouraging drivers to adhere to safer speeds, particularly during peak school-run hours when the presence of young pedestrians makes the roads significantly more dangerous.
“Following on from our targeting of Hiltingbury School, the group held a session at Thornden School on Winchester Road,” the spokesperson stated. “We recorded 20 detections, all 35mph or over, but significantly seven of the detections were 40mph or more, with a top speed of 44mph.”
The volunteers noted that their presence on Winchester Road was well-received by the local community. Many residents took the opportunity to engage with the group during the check, expressing their gratitude for the intervention and requesting that the volunteers expand their operations to other busy residential roads in Chandler’s Ford.
The group intends to continue its efforts to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding. By gathering data and maintaining a visible presence, the volunteers hope to change driver behavior and ensure that the routes taken by students remain safe.
Local authorities have often cited that even small increases in speed can significantly impact the outcome of a collision, particularly involving vulnerable road users. With these latest results highlighting a persistent issue in the vicinity of school zones, the group’s activities underscore the ongoing challenges in managing traffic safety within the district.
The group plans to schedule further monitoring sessions in the coming weeks in response to the growing public demand for action.
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