View Image

Drivers are demanding action as reckless drivers speed at 78mph despite 20mph speed limit. Concerns have been raised about motorists using roads through a Lancashire park as a "rat run" shortcut.

The road users are brazenly reaching four times the speed limit. Councillors have been told of drivers hitting speeds of 78mph (126kmh) along the road through Towneley Park - near a stately home - despite a 20mph (32kph) limit.

Burnley Council's executive has been asked to start the process of introducing traffic calming measures to try and cut vehicle speeds. "In recent years, the volume of traffic using Deer Park Road and Towneley Holmes Road has increased, with drivers using it as a shortcut between Red Lees Road and Todmorden Road/Parliament Street," a report said.

READ MORE U

See Full Page