DerekC
Established Member
I used to live in village with a (short) 40mph section on on an otherwise unrestricted "A" road that cut the community in half. We measured speeds of up to 60mph at times and crossing on foot, at the only possible location, on a bend with a restricted sightline, was a nightmare. You had to have good hearing and be quick to make it safely. Six months ago we moved to a town with a large 20mph zone in the middle. What a relief! There is time to look, look again and cross roads knowing that if you did misjudge it (and I am at the age where sight and hearing are noticeably worse than they used to be) an approaching vehicle will be able to stop.
I have also noticed (although I don't have objective evidence to prove it) that compliance has deteriorated in the last few months. Does this by any chance have anything to do with the headlines generated by Rishi Sunak last October, like this one:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66965714
There are claims that they don't improve road safety, which I think is totally contrary to common sense. Blanket limits on some main roads may be undesirable and not have much effect, but in the centre of towns they are, I think, transformative.
Thoughts appreciated.
I have also noticed (although I don't have objective evidence to prove it) that compliance has deteriorated in the last few months. Does this by any chance have anything to do with the headlines generated by Rishi Sunak last October, like this one:
Sunak vows to stop 20mph zones
By Graeme Baker
BBC News
Rishi Sunak says he wants to stop "hare-brained" road calming and safety schemes, including 20mph zones, to end what he says is a "war on motorists".
The prime minister said he wanted to ensure such measures would no longer be "forced" on drivers.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66965714
There are claims that they don't improve road safety, which I think is totally contrary to common sense. Blanket limits on some main roads may be undesirable and not have much effect, but in the centre of towns they are, I think, transformative.
Thoughts appreciated.