No speed limit ?

katex · 06-11-2005, 23:48

The bit between bottom of Dill Hall lights and the roundabout leading on to Junction 7.
I'm bemused by the 'No speed limit' decision ... only very short and lots of bumps there. If you heading to the roundabout have to break as you come to the bend; the other way is an incline and traffic queued up as you go over it. I feel 50 miles per hour would be adequate. Doesn't make sense to me.

Doug · 06-11-2005, 23:50

Nor me, Good evening darling..........

katex · 07-11-2005, 00:07

Sarcy b...er .... well, like I said Doug just now starting to look at the little things in our town.
Just observations and hope can do summat in my small way.
Do think it is rather dangerous though.

Doug · 07-11-2005, 00:28

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Originally Posted by katex

Sarcy b...er .... well, like I said Doug just now starting to look at the little things in our town.
Just observations and hope can do summat in my small way.
Do think it is rather dangerous though.

You know I came one afternoon after 30 years away, I was so elated to be home and I was proud of the fact I was born there. I felt good about come home until I started to notice how much things had change. It was not so much the changes that affected me, but the neglect and the way people had seemed to have lost their pride. That was a first impression and I had to take account that I also had changed. Accrington people irrespective of race are generally kind, understanding and friendly; we have a heritage to be proud of and a right to have a brighter future, if only everyone would open their eye’s and look around more Kate…..then get motivated and do something positive.

Doug · 07-11-2005, 00:29

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Originally Posted by katex

Sarcy b...er .... well, like I said Doug just now starting to look at the little things in our town.
Just observations and hope can do summat in my small way.
Do think it is rather dangerous though.

Me sarcy, you don't know the half of it.....

WillowTheWhisp · 07-11-2005, 08:54

It's ironic that the other side of Dill Hall Lane, along Hyndburn Rd, the speed limit is 30mph.

entwisi · 07-11-2005, 10:05

Firstly it has a speed limit, its 70. secondly its a perfectly wide, safe dual carriageway that is only queued at rush hour. Why should it be 50? If you are paying attention to driving then there is no reason to restrict people to a lower speed limit. You can drive along there at whatever speed you choose up to 70. I would much rather see variable speed limits brought in so that it could be slower when wet/icy/foggy than on a perfectly clear day. It would also make people think about what the speed is on that day and that would hopefully make them concentrate more on their driving than playing with the radio/aircon/makeup/mobile etc

SPUGGIE J · 07-11-2005, 11:10

Agree with entwisi on this one also as it is long and fairly straight it is easy to drive down but does need care at certain times. The variable speed limit due to conditions would be ideal there are too many idiots who still burn rubber in unfavourable conditions.

Less · 07-11-2005, 11:16

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Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

Agree with entwisi on this one also as it is long and fairly straight it is easy to drive down but does need care at certain times. The variable speed limit due to conditions would be ideal there are too many idiots who still burn rubber in unfavourable conditions.

The other idiots are those that go onto the dual carriageway and plant themselves in the right hand lane and then proceed to travel the full distance at 40m.p.h. thus causing queues of frustrated traffic and impatient drivers feeling the need to under-take.
If you want to travel at such a slow speed in a permitted area please, use the correct lane otherwise YOU will one day be the cause of an accident!

Doug · 07-11-2005, 12:11

I agree with entwisi and less respectively. All too often I’ve made errors of my own by getting aggravated by people doing 30 or 40 in a 60 mile an hour zone, If the condition dictated common sense then fine, common sense prevails. But when people are eating at the wheel, sing, putting make up on, chatting, day dreaming or just being dam awkward they are putting others at risk…..

katex · 07-11-2005, 18:22

I'm sure there are lots of reasons why this was granted a 70 m.ph. limit, and willing to listen, however, I know the road and know how quickly the bend comes up .. strangers may not, and think they are entering a long expanse of dual carriageway. Anyway, will try and find out the reason, if I can find the correct authority to contact. Anyone know ?