Monday, June 13, 2005
Road Humps
Bid to "iron out" driving problems!
Two local business men are bumping more than their gums in their attempts to fight the growing scourge of over 1000 road humps in South Tyneside. Speed humps, speed mats, sleeping policemen, are all causing annoyance to drivers in the attempts to reduce speed, but there are increasing fears that lives may be put at risk as the emergency services also have their speeds curtailed.
I much prefer the flashing signs now in use in Boldon Colliery and elsewhere which warn you that you are driving at more than 30 m.p.h., they seem to be effective in reducing speeds without distracting the driver too much, and without causing excessive breaking and reacceleration, or worrying about damage to your undercarriage. It would be a lot more preferable to see more of these signs around than turning our roads into military style assault courses.
The topic is also receiving critical comments on the Message Board.
_________________________________________________________________
Two local business men are bumping more than their gums in their attempts to fight the growing scourge of over 1000 road humps in South Tyneside. Speed humps, speed mats, sleeping policemen, are all causing annoyance to drivers in the attempts to reduce speed, but there are increasing fears that lives may be put at risk as the emergency services also have their speeds curtailed.
I much prefer the flashing signs now in use in Boldon Colliery and elsewhere which warn you that you are driving at more than 30 m.p.h., they seem to be effective in reducing speeds without distracting the driver too much, and without causing excessive breaking and reacceleration, or worrying about damage to your undercarriage. It would be a lot more preferable to see more of these signs around than turning our roads into military style assault courses.
The topic is also receiving critical comments on the Message Board.
About Me
Curly Born in 1956
Sanddancer
Sunderland fan
Male
Retailer
Former Borough Councillor
View my Profile
Contact
Email Curly
south-shields AT
blueyonder DOT co DOT uk
Got a story?
Got a tip off?
Got some scandal?
Let me know!
07941386870
Search
Search this site
Comments
How do I make a comment on this blog?
Links
Curly's Corner Shop website
Curly's Photoshop
My Message Board
Shields photo gallery
RTG Message Board
Sunderland AFC Blog
Site Feed
Blogroll Me!
Past
December 2004 January 2005 February 2005 March 2005 April 2005 May 2005 June 2005 July 2005 August 2005 September 2005 October 2005 November 2005 December 2005 January 2006 February 2006 March 2006 April 2006 May 2006 June 2006 July 2006 August 2006 September 2006 October 2006 November 2006 December 2006 January 2007