Local residents and Councillors are delighted that speed enforcement on Ledbury Road, Ross-on-Wye, will continue to be a priority for the Safer Roads Partnership, but have called for a more general review of safety issues on this road.

Speeding on Ledbury Road, which is a main route into town from the A40, and goes past the entrance to the secondary school, John Kyrle High School, continues to be a concern for both residents and police.

The road became a speed enforcement site in November 2013, after lots of local residents raised their concerns with the authorities, about many drivers exceeding the speed limit along the stretch of road.

When the speed enforcement site began, nearly two years ago, 15% of vehicles were travelling above 37mph, in a zone where the speed limit is 30mph. Although speeds have now reduced slightly, there is still a speed compliance issue.

Ward Councillor, Caroline Bennett told the Ross Gazette:?“There is just one 30mph sign at the top of the road.” She said:?“Most schools have additional signage including flashing notice boards reminding drivers of their speed. The Highway Code makes it clear that motorists should keep below the 30mph speed limit in a built up area. However we can all be guilty of letting our speed slip up gradually, more signs would make drivers aware.”

She added:?“I fully support any moves to make this road safer for pedestrians and drivers.”

A local resident, who asked not to be named, said she is very worried about the whole situation on Ledbury Road. She told the Ross Gazette:?“As cars park to collect children from school and busses arrive, there is a lot of congestion, then there are the youngsters, who do not always pay attention to road safety. If you add in car drivers who are in a hurry, the whole situation can be quite horrendous.”

For the full story, see this week’s edition of the Ross Gazette.