Village locals ‘don’t know what can be done’ about speeding cars

Residents of a small village in Lincolnshire[1] say "they don't know what can be done" to stop vehicles speeding past their houses. Locals living in Langworth[2] village say they frequently see cars and lorries hitting speeds of 60mph in the designated 40mph zone on the A158. One family has even resorted to creating a mock speed camera out of a birdhouse and placing it outside their home.

Despite their concerns, several residents have cast doubts on the impact of introducing speed cameras or lowering the speed limits. Brian Morrison, 53, who lives along the road, said: "It's not just car drivers, but also lorry drivers, that are speeding[3] through the village. The noise isn't too much of an issue, modern double glazing and padding helps.

Poll - What's the best thing to do on a rainy day in Lincolnshire?[4] "A reduction in speed limit would just be ignored. A speed camera would be more effective, but people would still only slow down just before the camera and then carry on as normal."

He added: "It's just one of those unfortunate things where, because of the straight road, people will speed.

From someone who has lived here for 20 years now, people speed, what can you really do about it? Not a lot." Darren Robinson, 56, said: "I don't see what you can do.

It's the main road between Lincoln and Skegness, you can't install any speed bumps or anything like that." As construction progresses on a housing development for 20 new properties off Barlings Lane, local resident Anthony Ducker, 85, is concerned that traffic may worsen. He said: "I think there needs to be some sort of traffic control at that point."

Mr Ducker also suggested the potential for a new set of traffic lights or a mini-roundabout but acknowleged the challenges of implementing the measures during construction work. He also said an increased police presence with speed guns may help address the issue. Rick Downes, 77, said the speed limit could be reduced to 30mph.

He said: "When you try to pull out onto this road, it can take a while, particularly in the summer months.

Not a lot of people take notice of the 40mph limit."

References

1. ^ Lincolnshire (www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk)
2. ^ Langworth (www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk)
3. ^ speeding (www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk)
4. ^ What's the best thing to do on a rainy day in Lincolnshire? (xd.wayin.com)