Marlborough residents voice concerns about teenage moped speeding

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:01 · Archive

Marlborough residents have raised concerns about teenagers speeding on mopeds and e-bikes along the town's High Street, despite speed restrictions in place. One resident reported seeing youngsters travelling at speed and repeatedly sounding their horns, describing the behaviour as dangerous and disrespectful.

Part of Marlborough High Street now has a 20mph speed restriction, while there is a 30mph limit near St Peter's Church. Wiltshire Police officers continue to carry out speed checks in the town, with the force's Marlborough neighbourhood policing page recording speed checks at various sites on 30 September this year.

Richard Spencer-Williams, the Marlborough Town Council clerk, said: 'We would not want this to become a regular occurrence and an issue.' He added that community safety and road safety are high on the council's agenda and that 'all efforts by Wiltshire Police to monitor and enforce any form of speeding, especially in Marlborough High Street are of course always welcome.'

Marlborough has a longstanding history of concerns about vehicle speeds. The town council conducted a public consultation on 20mph restrictions in 2018, with councillors subsequently voting to recommend 20mph restrictions in qualifying areas of the town. Comments collected during that consultation included concerns about vehicles travelling too quickly along the High Street and the potential danger to pedestrians, particularly children attending schools in and around the town.

Wiltshire Police has been approached for comment on the recent complaints.

How it is being reported

• Fears about 'teenagers using High Street as a racetrack'There are fears of teenagers using a Wiltshire High Street as a racetrack.Wiltshire Times · 14 Oct, 05:00
• Fears about 'teenagers using High Street as a racetrack'There are fears of teenagers using a Wiltshire High Street as a racetrack.Swindon Advertiser · 14 Oct, 05:00
• Fears about 'teenagers using High Street as a racetrack'There are fears of teenagers using a Wiltshire High Street as a racetrack.Gazette & Herald · 14 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Marlborough · Wiltshire · Wiltshire Police · Marlborough Town Council · Richard Spencer-Williams

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