What is a SAM2?
A SAM2 (Speed Awareness Message) sign is a vehicle-activated device that detects the speed of approaching vehicles and displays it to the driver. If a vehicle exceeds the speed limit, the sign will display a “SLOW DOWN” warning message. When a vehicle exceeds the speed limit by more than 10 mph, the speed display is replaced by the “SLOW DOWN” message only. This helps discourage drivers from attempting to record higher speeds.
Who owns the SAM2 signs?
The Parish Council owns two SAM2 signs. These were purchased with the support of funding from the Parish Partnership Scheme and the Local County Councillor Members Fund.
Where can SAM2 signs be placed?
SAM2 signs are installed within 30 mph speed limit areas, specifically on stretches of road where there are safety concerns. Locations are carefully selected to ensure the signs do not cause obstruction or become an inappropriate distraction to road users. All current sites have been agreed in consultation with the Parish Council and a Highways Engineer from Norfolk County Council’s Highways Department. The SAM2 is only allowed to be on site for four weeks and cannot return to that location until after eight weeks.
Results:
Site: Village Hall facing towards Titchwell – Data August 2026:
85th Percentile Speed: 31.9 mph
85th Percentile Vehicles: 28829
Max Speed: 55 mph 14th August 2026 17:25
Total Vehicles: 33917
Site: Green Lane Junction facing towards Holme – Data August 2026:
85th Percentile Speed: 30.3 mph
85th Percentile Vehicles: 43930
Max Speed: 65 mph on 30 August 19:35
Total Vehicles: 51682
Site: Junction of Choseley Road facing towards Titchwell – Data from June 2026 to July 2026:
85th Percentile Speed 29.7 mph
85th Percentile Vehicles 30966
Max Speed 65 mph on 6 June 2026 at 22:20
Total Vehicles 36431
Site: Just before the Deli entrance facing towards Holme-next-the-sea. Data from June to July 2026
85th Percentile Speed 29.3 mph
85th Percentile Vehicles 32722
Max Speed 65 mph on 12 June 2026 at 23:50
Total Vehicles 38497
Site: A149 Opposite Ringstead Road facing towards Titchwell from April to end of May 2026
Opp Ringstead Road April May 2026
Site: A149 Ringstead Road facing towards Holme-next-the-sea from April to end of May 2026
Site: A149 High Street adjacent to Green Lane junction. SAM2 facing West towards Holme-next-the-sea
From 18 February 2026
85th Percentile – 33.1mph
Maximum Speed 55mph on 20 February 2026
Total Vehicle’s: 32522
Site: A149 High Street adjacent to Village Hall. SAM2 facing East towards Titchwell.
From 18 February 2026
85th Percentile – 32.4 mph
Maximum speed: 55phm on 20 February 2026
Total Vehicle: 40634
For more details contact the Clerk.