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Speed Indicator Devices

In an effort to reduce the speed of drivers in Seaton Valley, we have purchased a number of Speed Indicator Devices or SIDs as they are commonly known as.

Speed Indicator Devices (SIDs) are temporary vehicle activated signs which detect and display real-time vehicle speeds. The SID also records vehicle data that enables us to analyse various statistics about vehicle numbers and speed.

From this data we are able to produce reports that are shared with the Police, Northumberland County Council and The Northumbria Safer Roads Initiative.

Where the SIDs have recorded drivers exceeding the national speed limit, the Police have been requested to carry out speed enforcement.

 

Speed Indicator sign

The SIDs are regularly moved to different locations across Seaton Valley. They are currently at the following locations:

  • Holywell – A192 (beside The Paddock)
  • Holywell / Seaton Delaval – Elsdon Avenue (opposite the shops)
  • New Hartley – Bristol Street
  • New Hartley – St Michael’s Avenue
  • Seaton Delaval – A190 Avenue Head
  • Seaton Sluice – A193 Beresford Road
  • Seaton Sluice – B1325 West End (beside The Rise)
  • Seghill – A190 Avenue Road (beside Deneside)
  • Seghill – A190 Annitsford Road (beside Reid’s Lane)

The latest monthly Speed Report can be viewed below:

Speed Data Report July 2025

You can view all of the deployment dates and the data recorded by the SIDs – SID Deployment Data

 

Community Speed Watch

Community speed watch is a national initiative which plays a vital role in helping to reduce speeding vehicles. As a community speed watch volunteer you’ll play an active role in educating drivers on the importance of road safety and improving road safety within your local area.

You can find more information about the Northumbria Police Community Speed Watch scheme here…..