Jersey States says road safer without central white line
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Constable Jehan cited several studies, including the UK's Manual for Streets, as examples of how the removal of the centre line can reduce the amount of risk drivers are willing to take.He said the decision not to repaint the white line after the resurfacing was also in order to create space for pedestrians and to "mitigate a likely increase in vehicle speeds due to the road's resurfacing".In response to the question about whether it was approved by the police, Constable Jehan said: "The Department for Infrastructure is the competent authority in traffic and highway engineering matters."It would not be in line with normal practice to consult the States of Jersey Police about a specific operational matter such as a road traffic trial."Throughout the trial there will be speed checks and site visits, and at the end officials will ask for feedback from the public.
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