Calls have been made for extra traffic measures to be put in place on a main road stretching from Nottingham, through Lady Bay and into West Bridgford where motorists 'do not know the limit has changed'. A new limit of 30mph was imposed on a stretch of Radcliffe Road in April but people living in and around the stretch in question say too many drivers have not noticed.
Previously a 40mph section, the limit applies from the Meadow Lane junction, just north of Lady Bay Bridge, to its junction with Davies Road in West Bridgford, near Gamston. Proposals were put forward in October last year and are designed to reduce the traffic speeds on the approach to junctions and improve road safety, according to Nottinghamshire County Council.
The revised limit is now being enforced, with signs being placed at several spots such as its junction with Meadow Lane and Trevelyan Road. Allie Whitton, who has lived in Radcliffe Road for just over a year, said it had "not really" made a difference. "I think when I walk towards the road I see a lot that don't seem to know that it's changed," said the 21-year-old student.
"There was a big sign when it changed but I don't know if it made much difference. When we moved in last September, there was a problem and the road had to be closed off." Others called for a speed camera.
Another resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "I think it's better, you can see people still go too fast, though. A speed camera would be good. It was quite dangerous to cross the road before it changed. I absolutely welcomed it [the speed limit change], it's a residential road."
Jordan Welsh, a 36-year-old project manager, added: "I don't think people are aware as they don't all slow down. It could be because the signs aren't very clear, people are too used to driving down here at 40mph.
"People will get used to it hopefully." Gary Wood, head of highways and transport at Nottinghamshire County Council, spoke of the changes which have been made.
He said: “The 30mph speed limit on sections of the A6011 Radcliffe Road, A6520 Radcliffe Road and on Lady Bay Bridge will help to reduce the traffic speeds on the approach to traffic signals and junctions and improve road safety along these key routes.
“We have installed signage to advise of the speed limit change in-line with national legislation and the highway code, however we cannot install further signs as the law does not permit the use of 30mph repeater signs where streetlights are not more than 200 yards apart.
“As with all speed limits, we rely on road users driving appropriately and respectfully within the limit. Where speeding does occur, it is an enforceable offence and as such we advise residents to report this to Nottinghamshire Police.”
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