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Reducing speed to 20mph ‘created more deaths than injuries’ but council can’t afford to scrap them
On 18/12/2017 09:59, Bod wrote:
On 18/12/2017 09:41, Bod wrote: A council has said that 20mph zones recently introduced in its area will stay despite a rise in the number of deaths and injuries. Â*Â*Bath and North East Somerset Council spent £871,000 bringing in the 13 new speed zones just 12 months ago. Woman openly admits she loves her dog more than her only child But one year on, a report has found that the rate of people killed or seriously injured has gone up in seven out of the 13 new 20mph zones. The report, published in May 2017 by Bath and North East Somerset Council, says this is a national trend. Â*Â*The council suggests people are ‘less diligent’ when walking and crossing roads within the zones, because they think they are safer. Deputy council leader Councillor Patrick Anketell-Jones has admitted there simply isn’t the money available to reverse the 20mph zones. http://metro.co.uk/2017/12/18/reduci...8/?ito=cbshare The Council said "it would cost £800,000 to remove the signs" That's a ridiculous amount! It doesn’t surprise me. The liberals like to mollycoddle. It's obvious that when people feel safer they'll take more risks. Of course, the liberals will be thinking to lower the speed limit top 10mph, to prevent people being seriously injured or killed. I've noticed at crossings on busy roads, when people see the green man, they just cross without looking for any traffic, thinking that people that drive will always be alert and stop. I always look to see if anybody driving as seen the red traffic light. It's saved me from injuries a few times. At crossings on busy roads where there are traffic lights but not the red/green man for pedestrians, I'm always extra cautious before crossing. The best way for any person not getting run over, is for their survival instinct to be at the highest level. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus |
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