50/40 mph speed limit plan for Deighton

The Council is planning to reduce the speed limit on the A19 passing through Deighton Village.

Official are proposing that a 50 mph limit be introduced together with extended street lighting. Later a section of 40 mph limit may be introduced.

There have been ten injury accidents listed on this section of road within the last three years. The Police have objected tot eh changes pointing out that average speeds are already below 50 mph and speed was not a contributory factor in any of the accidents.

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