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Charvil Speedwatch Report: August 2026

21 August 2026 in Latest News

The Speedwatch team has expanded with four additional volunteers this month, and we would like to thank everyone who has come forward to support the initiative. At the time of writing, seven sessions have been completed, with all volunteers, with one exception, having participated in at least one session. We are still looking for additional volunteers to help us build the team further and enable more regular sessions to take place at different times and locations.

Locations

There are currently three approved locations, all of which have now been used at least once:

  • A4 – traffic from Reading, leaving the Charvil roundabout (40 mph) – 1 session
  • Park View Drive South – traffic from the A4 heading south – 1 session
  • Old Bath Road – traffic from Charvil towards Twyford – 5 sessions

While two additional locations on Old Bath Road were requested, TVP advised that the current locations needed to be used, and their effectiveness (or otherwise) demonstrated, before new locations would be considered.

Observations

The presence of the Speedwatch team continues to have a notable impact on vehicle speed. Generally the reaction has been very positive. There have been a few exceptions (and some interesting gestures), but in the main the initiative seems well received and appreciated.

Statistics

The previous 2 sessions have been conducted on Park View Drive South and the A4, with the following results:

Park View Drive Sout (30-mph limit)

  • 90 minute session – 9:30 – 11:00
  • 42 vehicles counted
  • No speeding violations

The time of day may have influenced the results, so a further session has been scheduled for early evening to provide a broader picture of driver behaviour at different times of day. The team were clearly visible to drivers turning into Park View Drive South from the A4, and drivers were observed slowing down as they approached.

A4 (40-mph limit)

  • 2 hour session – 1:30 – 3:30
  • 41 speeding violations
    • Top speed = 60-mph
    • 16 vehicles were recorded at 50-mph or higher (39%)
    • 25 vehicles were recorded at 47-49 mph

The team were highly visible as vehicles exited the roundabout resulting in a significant number of vehicles slowing down considerably.

Next Steps

  • Run further sessions at all three locations
  • Continue to encourage more volunteers
  • Continue to try and get a second OBR location approved

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