Residents in a quiet Nottinghamshire village have complained about an increase in 'awful' speeding. Concerned neighbours In Burton Joyce said they feared nearby roadworks were turning Main Street into a "rat run".
Gas works are currently underway on the adjacent Church Road. Liz Doyle, who lives in the village, said this was leading motorists to use the centre as a shortcut. "I haven't encountered it but I do believe it's very, very bad," said the pensioner.
"It's been made worse by the road works. I don't think it's been as bad as it is now. People use it as a shortcut.
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"I've heard multiple stories of people mounting the kerb and nearly hitting pedestrians. It's such a shame because it's normally such a nice quiet village. It will be difficult until the works are finished, it's so sad."
Councillor Mike Adams, who represents Carlton East at Nottinghamshire County Council, encouraged people to report any speeding and dangerous driving to Nottinghamshire Police. "Some of the driving I've witnessed has been awful down Main Street since the road works have been in place," said the Conservative councillor.
"This is a police matter and they need to know the occurrences, please report any occurrence of speeding or dangerous driving you witness to 101. They will more than likely ask you for a reg. It's like the dirt bikes, the police have now, as a result of great help from the public, caught offenders."
One Main Street resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said he recently witnessed a van mount the kerb and hit the back of a parked car, ripping off its bumper. "It's constantly happening, it's really bad," he said.
"Everybody wants to get away, everybody races away." Another resident, who has lived on the street for 20 years, added: "There's a lot of speeding going on, it's supposed to be 20mph but people don't do it.
"It has a lot to do with work on Church Road. They don't care about the pedestrians, is been turned into a little rat run."
A Highways Manager from Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “Speed limits are in place to keep all road users and pedestrians safe. Where speeding does occur, it is an enforceable offence, and tickets are issued by Nottinghamshire Police.
“We would encourage all drivers to drive appropriately and respectfully within the limit and where residents are concerned about speeding, they can report this to us through our ‘Make a new highways request’ form. When problems with speeding are reported to us, we will investigate these to see whether any safety measures need to be introduced or whether police enforcement of the speed limit is necessary.”
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