Councillor K Athwal introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, seeking approval for a 12-month trial of Speed Indicator Devices in Derbyshire.
RESOLVED to:
1) Approve the delivery and evaluation of a countywide, 12-months Speed Indicator Device trial in Derbyshire on the basis set out in the report;
2) Provide District, Borough, Parish and Town Councils with the ability to obtain a limited number of signs, of a type and specification to be agreed by the County Council at approved locations;
3) Consider the results of the trial on the speed of vehicles, with the Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership;
4) Grant, subject to successful applications under Section 115e of the Highways Act 1980 from a District, Borough, Parish or Town Council, licence agreements for the erection of signs on street lighting or other agreed street furniture. The erection of signs on lighting columns will also be subject any necessary electrical and structural testing at the applicant’s own expense; and
5) Approve the potential future review and alteration of the Speed Management Plan and its associated technical annexes, contained within the Highway Network Management Plan, should the trial prove to be a success.