DOBCROSS has become the latest village to receive 20 miles per hour signage.
Uppermill and Greenfield have previously seen a number of key roads reduced in speed as protection for residents needing to step off narrow pavements to maintain social distancing.
Delph is next in line with Oldham Council confirming: “The signs and posts are due in for Delph so installation should be week commencing March 15.
“Reducing the speed limit will mean if there are any collisions the severity of them will be lessened.”
The signs haven’t gone unnoticed. One indignant reader contacted the Independent and said:
“Noticed the new 20mph painted road markings (Wall Hill Road, Dobcross) next to the metal 30mph signs. Only Oldham Council could do this.”
Ref the 20’s plenty initiative in Dobcross and other villages. Does anybody really believe that those drivers that ignore the current 30 mph signs will suddenly take note of 20 mph signs? The stretch of road between Brownhill and The Square demonstrates the point. Cameras are the only effective solution as they will penalise the speeders whilst not affecting those who do not break the speed limit.
What a waste of money and a yet another unenforceable law.
Yes I agree there should be cameras with fines appropriate for breaking speed levels
Also speeds of 20mph and cameras should be in Delph.
There are already 30 mph signs on Huddersfield road coming down into Delph these signs are totally ignored by most motorists there needs to be cameras and fines there too.
Friday 12th March
Delph resident