Motorists are urged to reduce their speed when driving on country roads.

 

Hertfordshire Constabulary are reminding drivers that country roads are the most dangerous for all road users - with more than half of all fatal collisions occurring on them.

A significant factor in these collisions is speed and although the majority of country roads have a legal speed limit of 60mph, the road layout and conditions often do not suit this and require a lower speed.

Inspector Philip Bloor of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Roads Policing Unit said: “Drivers must slow down on rural roads and remember that the national speed limit on these types of roads is a limit and not a target.

“The uncertain nature of rural roads means that if you are travelling at 60mph, you may not have enough time to stop should you encounter hazards on the road or if you meet other road users.”

“Driving on rural roads can be an enjoyable and scenic alternative to other roads but please do not allow the inviting empty road ahead and the increased speed limits lull you into a false sense of security – slow down”.

Hertfordshire Constabulary will continue to carry out speeding checks on rural roads across the county.