Speeding

Reported by Mr Michael Hamilton at 19:44, Sun 22 April 2007
Not reported to council

Traffic still thunders through our village despite the installation of a warning light at one end. It is only a matter of time before somebody is killed as a result of the constant high speed of traffic. Last Wednesday evening a series of motorcyclists rode through the village at a speed that I estimated to be in excess of 100mph. It would appear that the only drivers who observe the 30mph limit are`those that live locally. It would be perfectly feasible and cost effective to employ traffic effective calming measures - road narrrowing, mini roundabouts, and speed cameras as an absolute minimum. However, the council would appear to consider that the swift movement of traffic on this road is more important than the observation of law and the protection (and quality) of life and property.