I agree with 20mph restrictions on residential roads. What I don't agree with is the fact that it is always the motorist who is deemed responsible should someone get run down. Perhaps, in addition to lowering the speed limit to 20mph we actively teach our children how to cross the road properly!
On that note, can anyone explain to me why we employ "lollipop" men and women to stand by crossings where people can press a button, wait for the green man and then cross. If we are going to employ these people (I pass 5 on my way to my nearest office which is 3 miles from my home)then why are they standing at lights?? Seems pointless to me!! Maybe instead of wasting it on 5 people, they could use the money to educate children about the dangers of the road!
