Rural areas typically contain narrow single track roads (one car width) with passing places, such as gateways or pull in spaces, at intermittent and undefined locations. In nearly all cases the national speed limit of 60 mph applies on these roads and this is the speed which typically will show up on a satnav system. For visitors to an area or those who are not used to driving in such lanes, this can be misleading. And for those who regularly navigate such areas, complacency lead to higher speeds, with the 60mph limit being a convenient excuse in driving at speeds which are not suitable for the environment. Such lanes might have high hedges, blind summits and sharp bends, causing lack of visibility, not to mention unexpected obstructions or the skid risk of mud on the road. Rural lanes are frequently used by local pedestrians, runners, hikers, cyclists, horse riders, by farmers for moving livestock, tractors, or similar large agricultural machinery, between fields, and by wildlife, such as deer. Typically there is minimal refuge from vehicles for other users and not every driver is considerate in how they approach a scenario. For multiple vehicles meeting in these lanes, either one or other vehicle will be required to reverse, often some distance, to an available passing place. Hence in these range of complex scenarios, a 60mph speed limit in single track lanes is both inappropriate and significantly increases the risk of death or severe injury to people (both pedestrian and drivers), or animals. According to the RAC Foundation, 60 per cent of all fatal motoring accidents occur on country roads and an average of three deaths per day. The Government Ministers for Transport are asked to consider amending the national speed limit on single track roads to a safer lower speed to a maximum of 30 mph.

To enable us to get out and about

I went riding yesterday, stupidly we all chose not to wear a helmet bar one lad. One of our friends took a huge fall and the site and sound made me so scared. We did the best we could till the paramedics arrived. He now has broken bones in his neck and face and hopefully nothing more serious. He came off lucky, but wearing a helmet for sure would have saved him from alot more pain and suffering.

There have been far too many Traffic Incidents due to the large volume and speed of traffic using Park Avenue West as a cut through, and it's only a matter of time before someone gets seriously injured or killed.

It's no secret that in today's world there are quite a large number and variety of vehicles. But the fact that the roads for the use of these vehicles fall into disrepair and are not repaired is not common knowledge. Our petition seeks to ensure that the road conditions that exist in Birmingham are improved. We especially ask for better road conditions for bicyclists. Even the strongest roads tend to deteriorate. Potholes and potholes form in them, preventing cyclists from riding properly. Our company sees several significant problems with potholes that we believe should be addressed. These problems manifest themselves in the following ways: Getting into potholes causes many bicycles to fall into disrepair; hitting holes in the roadway contributes to an increased likelihood of accidents; avoiding accidents by changing vehicles increases traffic congestion; abandonment of bicycles serves to impair people's physical health. Let's look at these problems separately. The first point says that because bicyclists get caught in potholes, their vehicle breaks down. Accordingly, it must be repaired. These days, replacing bicycles or their accessories is not cheap. Therefore, potholes on the roads affect people's unforeseen expenses, which can worsen their financial condition. The second problem is particularly dangerous because it speaks to the direct impact of potholes on people's health. Accidents can lead to serious injuries and, consequently, large medical bills. When people give up their bikes and switch to private or public transportation, as mentioned in the third point, then congestion on the roads increases. And this, in turn, has the effect of increasing traffic congestion and also an increase in accidents. And the last point is the deterioration of people's physical health due to their lack of physical activity. When they switch from a bicycle to a car or bus, then they spend less energy on physical activity like pedaling. Their mindfulness may slow down and their bodies will become less healthy and athletic.

STOP THE BAN AGAINST FOREIGN DRIVERS' LICENSE this important? It is important for Ghanaians living overseas to drive cars/vehicles in Ghana with their foreign Drivers' license. This is because hiring cars will be very dear and incur unnecessary extra expenses. Without drivers or taxis their Ghanaian born professional drivers with overseas licenses can't drive and their movements become restricted. Is Ghana after stagging 🧍‍♂️or moving economy? Ghanaians abroad and back home please let us all kindly append our signatures to call for a change to this decision. This is because the impact is real and would not benefit anyone. In case a family member is dying, a Ghanaian born professional driver cannot drive his or her own car to take the sick to hospital. What is DVLA and The Government of Republic of Ghana trying to accomplish? I stand to reason once again along these: First, we are Ghanaians though we do not live permanently in Ghana to waste resources in acquisition of Ghana driving license which takes about one year to be ready, also getting license in a country we visit occasionally when the license again is expensive to come by. If any individual should finally settle in Ghana, the condition is different from those of us who visit occasionally for just a month or two. Secondly, drivers with foreign drivers' license have credible international experience which local Ghanaian drivers may not have and could learn from. For instance, in Ghana, road crossing at pedestrian walkway is ignored by local drivers when pedestrians 🚶‍♂️are ready to cross, over loading of vehicles causing various road accidents and damage to the roads, local drivers lacking entire patience to driving and hence, majority of accidents every year round. The Government of the Republic of Ghana through DVLA should find a reasonable means of controlling the longer use of foreign Drivers' License but not just 90 days to one year which all countries allow. This *regulations will help the police to be more corruptible* in a country where we are totally struggling to deal with corruption. When the regulation is allowed to operate longer in its current state, the police officer is likely going to take money that will never get to the accounts of the government. I can help Ghana government and DVLA to establish something concrete that will accommodate all stakeholders to curtail the longer use of foreign Drivers' License better than permanent ban of foreign Drivers License. Let us not compare ourselves to countries who have advanced technologically to do things right and damage our economy. Let us get things done gradually, friendly and accordingly taking the economic impact into consideration, most Ghanaians will not be happy coming home, if they can not drive their own cars hence, affecting the growth of our economy especially the income generated from Ghana Ports during clearing of vehicles, which is used to subsidized Free SHS and many other projects in the country. I, therefore, suggest that the Government of the Republic of Ghana through DVLA should give this regulation a second consideration to attract our own people living overseas to invest in Ghana because they cannot come here without driving to undertake their business errands. How can they travel locally to their homes or hometowns? This decision will typically dwind

Because we ALL want to feel safe using a taxi. This is already required in Southampton taxis and with rule changes already planned for 2023 regarding the future of Winchester taxis, I believe this requirement should be included. After a lady who was picked up outside the Broadway in Winchester at 1am, September 2017 was sexually assaulted by her taxi driver I for one have felt incredibly uncomfortable using taxis alone in the early hours. I never used to feel like this and its not fair that we are forced into inappropriate conversation.. drivers going the wrong way intentionally... being questioned on my age, if I'm single... Because let's be honest, we have all experienced this at some point. Please help get this enforced so that we can feel safer on our ride home, knowing the person driving is the person who's 'MEANT' to be driving, not their friend or family member... knowing the whole journey is recorded for our safety. Its a small thing but can make a massive difference to safety! There are already cameras on trains and busses so why not enforce it for this method of public transport too? Thanks for your help and please remember to share 😊

It has needed to be upgraded for as long as I can remember there has been serious crashes due to the existing narrow bridge, if they can build the Queensferry Crossing why can’t they upgrade this vital missing link

Traditionally SE Cornwall and Plymouth have lower affluence and salaries than contemporary areas yet logistics operators small business owners and private commuters have to pay to travel to economic, education, employment and health services due to bridge toll. This is a section of trunk highway A38 from Bodmin to Mansfield and the operational costs of the bridge SHOULD be born from National transport taxation not local tolls

Because its extremely noisy, dusty & makes our homes shaking with all the heavy haulage.

When walking in parks & on footpaths, I have often nearly been struck from behind by almost silent cycles & eScooters.

To many speeding cars on this road