"Just zis Guy, you know?" wrote in message
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I wonder what the injury reductions in Hull's home zones have been
like?

I don't think they break down the figures for individual homezones, all I
know is that since the 20 mph limits were introduced to now 25% of the city,
injuries to cyclist and peds are at an all time low. This piece was from
last November 03.

http://www.thisishull.co.uk/displayN...tentPK=7675956

If Proof was ever needed about the effectiveness of Hull's 20mph zones, it
has finally been delivered.

New statistics reveal 300 accidents involving children have been prevented
since the lower speed limits were introduced eight years ago in residential
areas.

But the £4m success story making our roads safer doesn't end there.

Hull now leads the country in its pioneering work cutting speed limits.

The city now boasts more 20mph zones than any other local authority, with
more than one quarter of Hull now covered.

Such progress has quite rightly earned praise from the Government's Health
Development Agency.

However, it is vital the work on road safety does not end there.

Areas which do not already benefit from 20mph limits need to be included as
soon as possible.

It is crucial police continue to make the resources available to enforce the
restrictions.

And it is also vital innovative new ways are found to make accident-prone
roads more pedestrian-friendly.

If motorists feel they are being unfairly victimised, then they should think
again.

Up to 13,000 children could be saved from death or serious injury each year
if speed limits on all residential roads nationwide were cut to 20mph.

It is a small price to pay if slowing down helps save a child's life.

--
Simon M.