Village drives home speed message

Woodborough is taking part in a national day of action to lobby for lower speeds

Motorists in a Nottinghamshire village are reminded about the need to drive safely.

The campaign by Woodborough Community Association is part of a national day of action led by Transport 2000.

Tuesday's activities are in support of "20's Plenty!", the pressure group's campaign for residents to be able to secure lower speed limits where wanted.

Among those taking part at Woodborough is a boy hit by a car which ran out of control in the nearby village of Oxton.

He suffered two broken limbs in the accident last week.

Speed limit

Eric Simpson of Woodborough Community Association told BBC News: "I think throughout most of the country, people just forget there is a reason for a speed limit.

"If you go over, people just don't realise how dangerous it can be for pedestrians."

Mr Simpson added that the 12 year-old boy from Woodborough was badly hurt.

"He'll be there with his father to drive home the point of what happens when people don't take care," he said.

Campaigners are displaying their messages outside the Four Bells pub on Main Street and elsewhere during the morning and evening rush hours.