Ceri JC

From the response...

The facts are stark. If a child pedestrian is hit at 30mph they stand an 80% chance of surviving. But if they are hit at 40mph they stand an 80% chance of dying. That is why the Government is committed to achieving appropriate vehicle speeds on the roads as part of its integrated road safety strategy.

Oh, not this 'classic' again? Did they actually read the petition at all?

As to All reliable research from around the world clearly demonstrates that cameras reduce speeds and save lives.
Erm no, actually it doesn't. All reliable research from around the world shows that drivers slow for the dragons teeth then speed up again afterwards. All reliable research also shows that the most effective way of lowering drivers speeds for the duration of the effective speed limit is actually those flashing "40" (or whatever speed it is) signs as you enter a new speed limit. If their main concern really was lowering road speeds, they would tear down every speed camera in the country and replace them with the signs.

Still, what do I care. I know where the cameras are on my regular 'playground' roads and can slow for them (and the roads where there are spaces for camera vans) and speed with impunity the rest of the time on NSLs.