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Accident leads to speed restrictions
SPEED restrictions are currently in place on the southbound carriageway of the M40 following an accident.
Two cars collided near to Junction 5, Stokenchurch, this afternoon.
The vehicles have since been moved to the hard shoulder awaiting recovery, but speed limits of 50mph are expected to remain in place for some time.
Nobody was injured in the collision.
5:22pm Wednesday 6th August 2008
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CommentPosted by: Wycombe Live, Shop, Work, High Wycombe on 9:32am Thu 7 Aug 08
If drivers passing through on a regular basis can not see a reason for slowing down from the national speed limit then the matrix signs will just be ignored. Sorry everyone but speed cameras would be more effective.
If drivers passing through on a regular basis can not see a reason for slowing down from the national speed limit then the matrix signs will just be ignored. Sorry everyone but speed cameras would be more effective.
Posted by: keithc, Chalfont on 9:50am Thu 7 Aug 08
If drivers learnt to concentrate on driving and not slow down to "Rubber neck" at incidents then there would be no need to put speed restrictions in place. Cameras are not the answer, driver training is what is needed.
If drivers learnt to concentrate on driving and not slow down to "Rubber neck" at incidents then there would be no need to put speed restrictions in place. Cameras are not the answer, driver training is what is needed.
Posted by: Wycombe Live, Shop, Work, High Wycombe on 9:59am Thu 7 Aug 08
It is a difficult situation though because those who "rubberneck" could use the excuse that they are slowing down because it would also be classed as irresponsible not to slow down when there are people on the hard shoulder, police cars with lights flashing warning of danger and possible debris on the road. I agree that it is very frustrating when traffic slows to a virtual stand still just because someone has broken down or someone is having a wee on the grass verge.
It is a difficult situation though because those who "rubberneck" could use the excuse that they are slowing down because it would also be classed as irresponsible not to slow down when there are people on the hard shoulder, police cars with lights flashing warning of danger and possible debris on the road. I agree that it is very frustrating when traffic slows to a virtual stand still just because someone has broken down or someone is having a wee on the grass verge.
Posted by: CHWY, High Wycombe on 10:04am Thu 7 Aug 08
Speed Cameras are absolutly not the answer, it has been proven that they do not improve safetry and they are merely there as a revenue generator, anyone that thinks otherwise is a dullard,
Speed Cameras are absolutly not the answer, it has been proven that they do not improve safetry and they are merely there as a revenue generator, anyone that thinks otherwise is a dullard,
Posted by: Lo_Wycombe, Bowerdean Rd on 10:48am Thu 7 Aug 08
When oh when is the BFP going to have a little option on the menu to left with
*** Current M40 accident *** click here for total accidents and total deaths....
When oh when is the BFP going to have a little option on the menu to left with
*** Current M40 accident *** click here for total accidents and total deaths....
Posted by: Wycombe Live, Shop, Work, High Wycombe on 11:24am Thu 7 Aug 08
I resent being called Stupid CHWY. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and just because we do not agree does not give the right to be abusive.
I resent being called Stupid CHWY. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and just because we do not agree does not give the right to be abusive.
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