Essex County Council proposes 20mph zones in Burnham for enhanced pedestrian safety. Share your thoughts by March 21, 2025. Burnham Roads to Get 20mph Zones Under New Essex County Council Plan They plan restrictions on several town roads. The restrictions will affect homes and new builds. Essex County Council wants a 20mph zone. It affects…
Ongoing soil issues at Cledford Lagoons raise safety concerns for bikers due to debris and slippery conditions. Muddy Roads at Cledford Lagoons Still Endanger Motorcyclists People have complained about the Cledford Lagoons project. Lorries moved much soil to cover old waste there. The site is turning into a nature reserve now. Green Earth Developments Group…
Lancashire Police recorded a driver speeding at 104 mph in a 30 mph zone. The UK sees many speeding incidents. Lancashire Driver Clocked at 104 MPH in a 30 MPH Speed Limit Zone The RAC got data from police forces. This covered January 2023 to August 2024, a year and a half. Lancashire Police clocked…
Road safety group reveals sharp rise in teens driving without insurance, linking the trend to the increasing e-scooter use. E-Scooters Fueling Rise in Uninsured Teen Drivers, Road Group Warns Teens are getting caught driving without insurance more often. Electric scooters may be the reason for this increase. A road safety group wants new scooter laws…
Drivers in Dorset were caught speeding up to 97mph in 30mph zones, highlighting dangerous and unacceptable behaviour. Extreme Speeding Dorset Drivers Clocked at 97mph in 30mph Zones Hey, guess what I just read? Dorset’s police did well in a recent RAC study. They ranked eleventh out of thirty-six forces. This ranking applied to all police…
Explore the history and ongoing safety concerns surrounding the A34, focusing on East Ilsley’s accident-prone areas. A34: Unraveling West Berkshire’s Most Dangerous Accident Black Spot The A34 road’s safety issues continue. This road has been dangerous for decades. Olivia Bailey, an MP, wants changes and spoke about the A34 in Parliament. She mentioned the East…
Monmouthshire council confirms no plans to raise 20mph limit despite resident feedback asking for 30mph on certain roads. Monmouthshire Council: No Changes to 20 mph Speed Limits Wales started reviewing speed limits last summer. The review focused on 20mph limits in built-up areas. These limits started in September 2023. Monmouthshire County Council said it might…
£128,000 will improve safety at 19 schools with road safety changes, new zones & reduced speed limits. Swindon Council Invests in School Safety Enhancements for Students Swindon will improve safety at schools. The council is spending £128,000 on the project, and nineteen schools across Swindon will see changes. Work started on February 10th, and they…
Appeal rejected for a large digital billboard in Bridgwater due to worries about driver distraction and road safety. Bridgwater Billboard Appeal Dismissed Over Driver Distraction Concerns Wildstone Estates wanted to build two digital signs. They planned to put them at the A38’s Express Park roundabout. They asked Somerset Council back in July 2024 for permission.…
Locals express anger over the slow implementation of safety measures at A40 Raglan junctions, despite identified ‘quick wins’. A40 Raglan Junctions: Frustration Over Delayed Safety Improvements A meeting addressed some safety concerns. It involved Welsh Government officers, discussing a report with six improvement options. The focus was on junction safety. Nick Ramsay led the meeting…