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Jun 2021
Last Updated: 03/06/2021
Harrogate residents call for action on speeding cars outside schools
In just one day, a survey found that out of 3,974 motorists on Pannal Ash Road, only 366 observed the 20 mph speed limit. The majority drove between 20 and 30 mph but 613 drove between 30mph and 50mph. A petition calling for the speed limit to be enforced has been created.
A 20 mph sign. Photo: Gateshead.gov.uk
Harrogate residents have called for the 20 mph speed limit outside four schools in the town to be enforced.
So far more than 150 people have signed an online petition, which can be found here, urging safety action on Pannal Ash Road.
Pannal Ash Road used to have speed activated signs but they were removed to save money last year.
The petition highlights a North Yorkshire County Council survey that found 80% of drivers exceeded the speed limit on Pannal Ash Road.
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In just one day, the council found that out of 3,974 drivers only 366 drove at the 20 mph limit. The majority drove between 20 and 30 mph but 613 drove between 30mph and 50mph.
Ruth Lily, who created the petition with her neighbour Jenny Hayward, told the Stray Ferret:
"Ten years ago my daughter was walking to school and her friend was hit by a car. They thankfully made a full recovery.
"After that the council put in some measures to control the speed but the signs were removed last year.
"Ever since then I have noticed that cars have started to drive at increased speeds on Pannal Ash Road."
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