Reduce speeding in our villages

Brake has once more raised the question of a 20mph speed limit for towns and villages. At an international conference held in London today, they have highlighted the fact that a car driven at 20mph or lower can stop in 12 metres (about three lengths) or less, giving the driver a good chance to brake and stop in time if a child runs out ahead. Any increases on this speed then reduce the safe stopping distance of cars and the casualty outcome. Therefore we really do need to revisit the whole issue of speeding in our towns and villages.