A grandmother has spoken of her fears for her grandchildren's safety over speeding in a 20mph Kingswood road, which she says has led to a number of crashes and abuse from some drivers.

Anne Smith, who lives off Runnymede Lane, a winding residential road at the heart of the estate. said she had seen drivers lose control of their cars in the 20mph zone. Now, she is appealing for speed bumps, more signs and other traffic calming measures, as well as crossings, to make them safer.

The 69-year-old, along with other residents, have been pushing for more to be done for a number of years. Hull City Council says speeding regulations are in place in Kingswood roads, but they would always work with local people to address any concerns.

"We're not just talking about people doing 24mph, there's people doing 40mph or 50 mph. We've had someone ram into a road sign in Runnymede Lane at 6am in the morning, because they were driving too fast.

"From my kitchen window, I've also seen a car skid and do and 360-degree turn and then just drove off. People here have been bringing these issues up more and more.

"There's nowhere safe for children to cross the road, if they're going to the primary schools of Kingswood Academy there's nowhere safe for them to cross on Runnymede Lane because there's no straight stretches. The pavement has tactile paving for blind people, but I'd hate to think what would happen if someone who was blind tried to cross that road, thinking it's safe.

"It seems that Runnymede Lane is being used as a main thoroughfare by drivers. With all the incidents and accidents we're having, we feel that enough's enough.

"And the abuse that we get from some of the drivers is appalling. When I've put my hand out to drivers going too fast, I've had effing and blinding, swearing and all sorts.

"One of the cars I tried to signal to slow down to had a lad in who hurled abuse at me as they drove past. It then turned around when it got to the top of the road, drove back and the lad shouted at me again, they did three times."

Anne added: "But it's not just boy racers doing this, it could be anyone. It tends to happen from about 6.30am to 8.30am. Some of the drivers have been women doing the school run.

"I've said to the local councillors that if they don't believe me they can come and stand at my kitchen window and see for myself. We've brought this up several times but we don't feel like we're getting anywhere with it.

"And all this is happening as my grandkids are trying to walk to school. And as I'm trying to cross the road to get back to my house."

Concerns about accidents have also been raised within the wider Kingswood area. Last weekend, a crash was reported in Richmond Way, while earlier this year a car crashed into the corner of a house in the same street.

"Incidents are becoming more and more regular now, we're seeing more posts about it on the Kingswood Facebook group, things are happening most weeks," Anne said.

A council spokesperson said safety works had been done on roads in the area and the authority was aware of concerns about others. The spokesperson said: "The council is aware of issues raised by residents to do with speeding and will always look to take action to make Hull's roads safer.

"Several areas of Kingswood are subject to a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), making side streets 20mph, and main spine routes 30mph. The council works with developers as new areas of Kingswood are developed to look at new schemes, and before adoption will complete any TRO required.

"Safety work has been undertaken around the school on School Lane. The council is also aware of concerns being raised on Richmond Lane.

"The council is aware of the need to monitor traffic and speeding issues as Kingswood expands. It will always look to work with residents to address their concerns."

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/speeding-drivers-making-kingswood-road-8631318?int_source=nba

On 27/07/2023 07:16 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
> A grandmother has spoken of her fears for her grandchildren's safety over speeding in a 20mph Kingswood road, which she says has led to a number of crashes and abuse from some drivers.
>
> Anne Smith, who lives off Runnymede Lane, a winding residential road at the heart of the estate. said she had seen drivers lose control of their cars in the 20mph zone. Now, she is appealing for speed bumps, more signs and other traffic calming measures, as well as crossings, to make them safer.
>
> The 69-year-old, along with other residents, have been pushing for more to be done for a number of years. Hull City Council says speeding regulations are in place in Kingswood roads, but they would always work with local people to address any concerns.
>
> "We're not just talking about people doing 24mph, there's people doing 40mph or 50 mph. We've had someone ram into a road sign in Runnymede Lane at 6am in the morning, because they were driving too fast.
>
> "From my kitchen window, I've also seen a car skid and do and 360-degree turn and then just drove off. People here have been bringing these issues up more and more.
>
> "There's nowhere safe for children to cross the road, if they're going to the primary schools of Kingswood Academy there's nowhere safe for them to cross on Runnymede Lane because there's no straight stretches. The pavement has tactile paving for blind people, but I'd hate to think what would happen if someone who was blind tried to cross that road, thinking it's safe.
>
> "It seems that Runnymede Lane is being used as a main thoroughfare by drivers. With all the incidents and accidents we're having, we feel that enough's enough.
>
> "And the abuse that we get from some of the drivers is appalling. When I've put my hand out to drivers going too fast, I've had effing and blinding, swearing and all sorts.
>
> "One of the cars I tried to signal to slow down to had a lad in who hurled abuse at me as they drove past. It then turned around when it got to the top of the road, drove back and the lad shouted at me again, they did three times."
>
> Anne added: "But it's not just boy racers doing this, it could be anyone. It tends to happen from about 6.30am to 8.30am. Some of the drivers have been women doing the school run.
>
> "I've said to the local councillors that if they don't believe me they can come and stand at my kitchen window and see for myself. We've brought this up several times but we don't feel like we're getting anywhere with it.
>
> "And all this is happening as my grandkids are trying to walk to school. And as I'm trying to cross the road to get back to my house."
>
> Concerns about accidents have also been raised within the wider Kingswood area. Last weekend, a crash was reported in Richmond Way, while earlier this year a car crashed into the corner of a house in the same street.
>
> "Incidents are becoming more and more regular now, we're seeing more posts about it on the Kingswood Facebook group, things are happening most weeks," Anne said.
>
> A council spokesperson said safety works had been done on roads in the area and the authority was aware of concerns about others. The spokesperson said: "The council is aware of issues raised by residents to do with speeding and will always look to take action to make Hull's roads safer.
>
> "Several areas of Kingswood are subject to a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), making side streets 20mph, and main spine routes 30mph. The council works with developers as new areas of Kingswood are developed to look at new schemes, and before adoption will complete any TRO required.
>
> "Safety work has been undertaken around the school on School Lane. The council is also aware of concerns being raised on Richmond Lane.
>
> "The council is aware of the need to monitor traffic and speeding issues as Kingswood expands. It will always look to work with residents to address their concerns."
>
> https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/speeding-drivers-making-kingswood-road-8631318?int_source=nba

Got radar vision, have they?

QUOTE: "And the abuse that we get from some of the drivers is appalling. When I've put my hand out to drivers going too fast, I've had effing and blinding, swearing and all sorts. "One of the cars I tried to signal to slow down to had a lad in who hurled abuse at me as they drove past. It then turned around when it got to the top of the road, drove back and the lad shouted at me again, they did three times." ENDS

Chavscum gonna do what chavscum always do.

swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:
> QUOTE: "And the abuse that we get from some of the drivers is appalling.
> When I've put my hand out to drivers going too fast, I've had effing and
> blinding, swearing and all sorts. "One of the cars I tried to signal to
> slow down to had a lad in who hurled abuse at me as they drove past. It
> then turned around when it got to the top of the road, drove back and the
> lad shouted at me again, they did three times." ENDS

> Chavscum gonna do what chavscum always do.

But we drivers are doing our best to socialise the unsociable (bicyclists,
in case you were wondering).

--
Spike

QUOTE: Anne Smith, who lives off Runnymede Lane, a winding residential road at the heart of the estate. said she had seen drivers lose control of their cars in the 20mph. ENDS

Probably having to "stare at their speedos all the time", or other such tripe excuses.

Simon Mason <swldxer2022@gmail.com> wrote:
> QUOTE: Anne Smith, who lives off Runnymede Lane, a winding residential
> road at the heart of the estate. said she had seen drivers lose control
> of their cars in the 20mph. ENDS
>
> Probably having to "stare at their speedos all the time", or other such tripe excuses.

Someone was nicked for 24 in a 20, so watching the speedo is very
important.

--
Spike

QUOTE: "And all this is happening as my grandkids are trying to walk to school. And as I'm trying to cross the road to get back to my house." ENDS

These twats don't give a toss about pedestrians or children walking to school.

swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:
> QUOTE: "And all this is happening as my grandkids are trying to walk to
> school. And as I'm trying to cross the road to get back to my house." ENDS
>
> These twats don't give a toss about pedestrians or children walking to school.
Auriol Grey knows that to her cost.

You were talking about bicyclists?

--
Spike

The results :

Witnesses say it looked like a car drove into the corner of the house on Richmond Way, causing part of the brickwork to collapse. Emergency services, including fire and police, rushed to the scene, but thankfully nobody was injured.

The fire service confirmed that a man self-released from the vehicle and was given oxygen, before being taken to hospital for a precautionary check-up.. After the car was made safe, the incident, on Tuesday just after 10am, was left with the police.

Residents in the area shared that a diversion was put in place for the morning, while emergency services attended the scene. Traffic has since returned to normal.

A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: "Officers were called to attend Richmond Way, Hull at around 10:10am this morning (Tuesday 14 February) following reports that a car had collided with a house. Thankfully nobody sustained any injuries as a result of the incident."

A report from Humberside Fire and Rescue reads: "Road Traffic Collision involving car into house. One adult male self released. Crews administered oxygen therapy until arrival of paramedics.

"Vehicle made safe by crews by disconnecting battery and making vehicle safe. Hose reel also in use to swill away debris from roadway. Adult male conveyed to hospital for precautionary check up. Incident left with the Police."

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/car-crashes-house-at-speed-8149033

On 27/07/2023 10:17 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

> QUOTE: "And all this is happening as my grandkids are trying to walk to school. And as I'm trying to cross the road to get back to my house." ENDS
>
> These twats don't give a toss about pedestrians or children walking to school.

Yeah... chav-cyclists, described to a T.

Some of them even boast in public about passing schools - on the
*footway* - at speeds higher than the local limit.

Ring any bells, May Sun?

QUOTE: "From my kitchen window, I've also seen a car skid and do and 360-degree turn and then just drove off. People here have been bringing these issues up more and more. ENDS

Known as a "donut" - must have been on their way to an illegal car meet in Chaville shopping centre.

On 28/07/2023 04:16 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
> QUOTE: "From my kitchen window, I've also seen a car skid and do and 360-degree turn and then just drove off. People here have been bringing these issues up more and more. ENDS
>
> Known as a "donut" - must have been on their way to an illegal car meet in Chaville shopping centre.

That's down the end of your road, isn't it?

That's how you're down with the kids and know all the lingo.

Are you the star performer?

QUOTE: "And the abuse that we get from some of the drivers is appalling. ENDS

It's not called "road rage" for nothing, madam.
Followed by fast food detritus lobbed out the windows.