As you may already know the very busy A119 road runs through the high road of Waterford. Despite having a speed limit of 30mph in the village the majority of motorists grossly exceed this speed. The road is on a straight and as a result drivers tend to drive at excessive & dangerous speeds. The speed of traffic in Waterford has been of concern for many years. Worringly the playing field is also on the High Road increasing the risk to children. The road is also very wide in certain places, meaning that parked cars on the roadside do not result in a vehicle slowing down as they can pass easily. Many surrounding roads have traffic calming restrictions so this road is also used as an easy run for lorries and commercial vehicles. This contributes to the danger and increases noise at all hours Residents have profound concerns regarding the excessive speed of some vehicles using the road. The absence of effective traffic calming measures also severely prejudices the quality of the environment, and exposes residents and users to higher risks than are reasonable. Vehicles not observing the speed limit obviously are a potential danger to all residents and pedestrians in the road.
When crossing this road with my baby I have nearly been run over several times. Despite there being a blind bend a short distance from where I cross cars seem to accelerate.
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Vanessa Tranter
10 years ago
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Definitely overdue. The speed of traffic; especially vans and lorries is frightening and with some houses having little or no pavement, something must be done.
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John OAKINS
10 years ago
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I have lived in Waterford for 46 years. The traffic has got faster and faster over the years. I always slow down to the speed limit only to see impatient drivers behind getting right on my tail. Some sort of traffic calming is needed before there is a serious accident.
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John Wigens
10 years ago
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Living on the non footpath side of High Road, it is a lottery pulling out of the driveway of a morning. Then looking at where the council have recently installed the flashing signage makes you wonder, why not here?
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Kelly Grindley Warwick
10 years ago
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Stop the speeding now before someone is killed. I've lived here since 2007, and speeding has worsened dramatically. No one does 30mph. We need traffic calming NOT a sign stating your speed. I'm terrified everytime I cross the road with my two year to our car park. I'm scared that one day we'll be the reason that the village gets a speed camera.
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Phil Probert
10 years ago
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I can sympathise with the local residents, I travel this route regularly and am very conscious of the speed limit - unbelievably, on numerous occasions I have been overtaken by someone who wants to go faster than 30mph on that stretch, and I am frequently tailgated by drivers when I slow down through the villages.
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Glyn Sutton
9 years ago
The bend on the corner of vicarage Lane is deadly cars going to fast needs something done.
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Barbara Perry
10 years ago
Be careful what you wish for though. Speed bumps would be disastrous for residents. Speed alert camera simulate to the one our side bengeo school is ideal.
As you may already know the very busy A119 road runs through the high road of Waterford. Despite having a speed limit of 30mph in the village the majority of motorists grossly exceed this speed. The road is on a straight and as a result drivers tend to drive at excessive & dangerous speeds. The speed of traffic in Waterford has been of concern for many years. Worringly the playing field is also on the High Road increasing the risk to children. The road is also very wide in certain places, meaning that parked cars on the roadside do not result in a vehicle slowing down as they can pass easily. Many surrounding roads have traffic calming restrictions so this road is also used as an easy run for lorries and commercial vehicles. This contributes to the danger and increases noise at all hours Residents have profound concerns regarding the excessive speed of some vehicles using the road. The absence of effective traffic calming measures also severely prejudices the quality of the environment, and exposes residents and users to higher risks than are reasonable. Vehicles not observing the speed limit obviously are a potential danger to all residents and pedestrians in the road.
When crossing this road with my baby I have nearly been run over several times. Despite there being a blind bend a short distance from where I cross cars seem to accelerate.
V
Vanessa Tranter
10 years ago
Featured
Definitely overdue. The speed of traffic; especially vans and lorries is frightening and with some houses having little or no pavement, something must be done.
J
John OAKINS
10 years ago
Featured
I have lived in Waterford for 46 years. The traffic has got faster and faster over the years. I always slow down to the speed limit only to see impatient drivers behind getting right on my tail. Some sort of traffic calming is needed before there is a serious accident.
J
John Wigens
10 years ago
Featured
Living on the non footpath side of High Road, it is a lottery pulling out of the driveway of a morning. Then looking at where the council have recently installed the flashing signage makes you wonder, why not here?
K
Kelly Grindley Warwick
10 years ago
Featured
Stop the speeding now before someone is killed. I've lived here since 2007, and speeding has worsened dramatically. No one does 30mph. We need traffic calming NOT a sign stating your speed. I'm terrified everytime I cross the road with my two year to our car park. I'm scared that one day we'll be the reason that the village gets a speed camera.
P
Phil Probert
10 years ago
Featured
I can sympathise with the local residents, I travel this route regularly and am very conscious of the speed limit - unbelievably, on numerous occasions I have been overtaken by someone who wants to go faster than 30mph on that stretch, and I am frequently tailgated by drivers when I slow down through the villages.
G
Glyn Sutton
9 years ago
The bend on the corner of vicarage Lane is deadly cars going to fast needs something done.
B
Barbara Perry
10 years ago
Be careful what you wish for though. Speed bumps would be disastrous for residents. Speed alert camera simulate to the one our side bengeo school is ideal.
When crossing this road with my baby I have nearly been run over several times. Despite there being a blind bend a short distance from where I cross cars seem to accelerate.