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Jun 2021
Harrogate residents call for action on speeding cars outside schools
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:
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