Reduce the speed limit on Hungerford Common before a human is killed
Reduce the speed limit on Hungerford Common before a human is killed
Why this petition matters
The roads that pass through Hungerford Common are currently limited to 40mph. We would like to see this reduced to 20mph to protect road users and cattle.
Throughout the year cattle are kept on the Common in an unfenced traditional manner and will wander into the roads. Despite warning signs, cattle grids and local publicity, many drivers speed over the Common and we have had 4 cattle incidents this year, with 2 fatalities.
We wish to see the speed limit reduced to encourage drivers to take care and also reduce the likelihood of cattle being killed (cattle have much higher chance of surviving an impact of 20mphor less). We are also concerned about the potential risk to drivers of colliding with cattle at high speed.
Other measures are also being considered, such as improved signage, however we believe the most effective step would be to reduce to the speed limit through the Common.
Decision-Makers
- West Berkshire District Council