Views sought on speed reduction

Speed cameras could be looked at as part of the consultation

A new strategy for speed limits on roads in Essex is facing public scrutiny this week.

Essex County Council is asking people to help ensure there are consistent speed limits across the county and to identify black spots.

The council is hoping a new speed policy will help reduce accidents in the future.

Residents have until the 13 February deadline to respond to the consultation.

Norman Hume, the council's cabinet member for highways, said: "We know from evidence that excessive speed is more likely to lead to accidents and speeds which are too low can cause frustration to other road users and encourage others to take risks.

I hope residents will tell us what they think to help us to deliver better and safer roads in Essex Cabinet member for highways Norman Hume

"This consultation is about trying to find a balance between the need for all of us to travel around conveniently whilst ensuring that appropriate speed limits are in place which meet communities reasonable aspirations for safety.

"I hope residents will tell us what they think to help us to deliver better and safer roads in Essex which we can all be more satisfied with."

The new strategy could see the use of road humps and/or speed cameras.

More information is available on the council website or at the council offices.