Following three major accidents on a busy Oxford road, a Green Party councillor has called for police to enforce 20mph speed limits and issue hefty fines to drivers who exceed them. Councillor Emily Kerr highlighted the issue after a recent incident where a driver demolished a bus stop near James Street, emphasizing the prevalence of speeding and reckless driving in the area. She urged the Police and Crime Commissioner and local MP to prioritize resident safety by investing in speed cameras and advocating for legislative changes that empower councils to enforce speed restrictions.
Urgent calls have been made for police to enforce 20mph speed limits and issue hefty fines to drivers who flout the rules over the festive period. Green Party councillor Emily Kerr, representing St Mary's ward in Oxford , has demanded immediate action on speed limit enforcement following three major accidents on a busy local road, reports Birmingham Live.
The Green councillor urged Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber to "listen to what residents want and invest in 20mph speed cameras." Ms Kerr remarked: "Forces like The Met and Avon and Somerset show it can be done and done well. We know from TVP's own survey that speeding and reckless driving is the number one crime experienced by residents of Oxfordshire. I urge the Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber to listen to what residents want and invest in 20mph speed cameras."
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