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BBC News
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Speed camera calls for 20mph Morell Avenue in Oxford
Speed cameras should be introduced to enforce a 20mph limit on a residential street following a two-car crash, campaigners have a letter, councillors, residents and road safety groups called on the police, local authority and MP Anneliese Dodds to help implement the measure on Morell Avenue in people were taken to hospital after a BMW crashed into a taxi on and crime commissioner (PCC) Matthew Barber said improving road safety "requires a multifaceted approach". There have been ongoing calls to introduce speed cameras on Morell Avenue, which have already been raised with the county council, according to the Local Democracy Reporting residents' letter said the road had repeatedly experienced "potentially life-threatening crashes" as a result of excessive crash damaged both vehicles and nearby walls, although no-one was seriously letter also asks Dodds, the Labour MP for Oxford East, to press for a change to the law to give councils greater financial incentives to install and maintain speed MP said she had raised the issue of speeding in east Oxford "repeatedly", including with the PCC and the county said: "It is a matter of grave concern that we have not had the level of enforcement needed in key areas – and the PCC is aware of my calls on this." Andrew Gant, cabinet member for transport on the county council, said he "shared residents' concerns", but the council was only responsible for maintaining cameras, enforcement was a matter for the Barber said he had "strengthened" collaboration with other agencies over road safety."Enhancing the enforcement capability of the police is crucial, as is designing safer roads and improving the emergency service response when incidents do occur, as this requires a multifaceted approach," he previously announced early-stage plans to roll out average speed cameras on the A420, with a view to expanding it to other roads in the region if successful. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
A420 in Oxfordshire: Average speed camera plan for 'deadliest road'
A plan is under way to install average speed cameras on "one of the deadliest roads in the Thames Valley", a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has on the A420 in Oxfordshire have resulted in 351 casualties, 12 of them fatal, between the start of 2021 and the end of Valley PCC Matthew Barber said other new tactics to crack down on speeding motorists could include mobile speed cameras mounted on are currently no average speed cameras in the Thames Valley other than on motorways, and if successful the A420 model could be rolled out to the rest of the region, Mr Barber said. The A420 is a 28-mile (45km) stretch of road with varying speed speed cameras calculate the time it takes for a vehicle to travel over a certain distance, rather than just calculating the speed of a vehicle as it passes a specific Shaun Helman, chief scientist from the Transport Research Laboratory, told the BBC: "We know that some drivers will play the game a little bit around fixed speed cameras, but with an average one people understand you can't really do anything about that." Mr Barber said the plan was currently at the feasibility stage, but if the cameras were installed with funding contributions from Oxfordshire County Council, it would be a "first" for the area, and help make an "entire route safe".He added: "This is about saying where there's a real risk, where people have lost their lives or we're seeing people seriously injured, what can we do to tackle that?"The PCC said the cameras needed to cover as much of the route as possible to be effective."If we can save lives then it will be absolutely something we would look to adopt on other appropriate roads around Thames Valley," he said. Mr Barber also described using motorbike speed units instead of vans as a "potential new tactic"."It's not about catching people out, it's making sure we have a big impact across Thames Valley with the relatively limited resources we have to manage road policing."But Mr Barber said the force was still mindful that other areas of road safety, such as the use of mobile phones, drink or drugs behind the wheel, were a a statement, Oxfordshire County Council confirmed it was in discussion with Thames Valley Police regarding the potential funding arrangements of the scheme. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police officer fighting for life with two men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A police officer is fighting for his life after being seriously injured in a collision while on duty in Buckinghamshire. Thames Valley Police have arrested two men, aged 28 and 38 from Slough, on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving after an incident in Stoke Poges on Thursday evening (22 May). A third man, 43 from Slough, was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. The incident occurred at about 10.20pm on the B416 Bells Hill, between Decies Way and Rogers Lane, while the officer was on duty. Allen Horn, a 56-year-old postman who lives in the area, said: 'The neighbours heard a car in a cul-de-sac race around and come back, but nobody saw anything as far as I know. 'I came out in the morning and the road is closed.' Jennifer Tulloch, 79, who also lives nearby, said: 'I only saw blue flashing lights that evening. 'It's horrible, I think he's seriously injured. He's not local, I don't think. I think he was on duty. We would have heard by now if he was local.' The officer remained in life-threatening condition in hospital on Saturday. The force said it is supporting the officer's family through this difficult time. Matthew Barber, police and crime commissioner for Thames Valley, said: 'My thoughts are with the officer, his family and his colleagues who will also be deeply affected. 'It is another stark reminder of the dangers that our police and emergency service colleagues face on a daily basis. 'Thames Valley Police is supporting the officer's family at this difficult time.' David Moore, Conservative councillor for Farnhams and Stoke Poges, said: 'I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn that one of our brave police officers is fighting for his life following this horrific incident. 'My thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones at this incredibly difficult time, and I wish him a full and swift recovery. 'This has shaken Stoke Poges and our wider community across south Bucks. Residents and councillors alike are appalled by this incident. 'I urge anyone with information to come forward and support Thames Valley Police's investigation so that justice can be served.' Police asked that anyone with more information contact them either online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250252869.
The Independent
24-05-2025
- The Independent
Police officer fighting for life with two men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A police officer is fighting for his life after being seriously injured in a collision while on duty in Buckinghamshire. Thames Valley Police have arrested two men, aged 28 and 38 from Slough, on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving after an incident in Stoke Poges on Thursday evening (22 May). A third man, 43 from Slough, was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. The incident occurred at about 10.20pm on the B416 Bells Hill, between Decies Way and Rogers Lane, while the officer was on duty. Allen Horn, a 56-year-old postman who lives in the area, said: 'The neighbours heard a car in a cul-de-sac race around and come back, but nobody saw anything as far as I know. 'I came out in the morning and the road is closed.' Jennifer Tulloch, 79, who also lives nearby, said: 'I only saw blue flashing lights that evening. 'It's horrible, I think he's seriously injured. He's not local, I don't think. I think he was on duty. We would have heard by now if he was local.' The officer remained in life-threatening condition in hospital on Saturday. The force said it is supporting the officer's family through this difficult time. Matthew Barber, police and crime commissioner for Thames Valley, said: 'My thoughts are with the officer, his family and his colleagues who will also be deeply affected. 'It is another stark reminder of the dangers that our police and emergency service colleagues face on a daily basis. 'Thames Valley Police is supporting the officer's family at this difficult time.' David Moore, Conservative councillor for Farnhams and Stoke Poges, said: 'I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn that one of our brave police officers is fighting for his life following this horrific incident. 'My thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones at this incredibly difficult time, and I wish him a full and swift recovery. 'This has shaken Stoke Poges and our wider community across south Bucks. Residents and councillors alike are appalled by this incident. 'I urge anyone with information to come forward and support Thames Valley Police's investigation so that justice can be served.' Police asked that anyone with more information contact them either online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250252869.
Telegraph
24-05-2025
- Telegraph
Police officer fighting for life as two arrested on attempted murder charge
A police officer is fighting for his life after being seriously injured in a collision while on duty in Buckinghamshire. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident in Stoke Poges on Thursday evening. The men, aged 28 and 38 and from Slough, were also arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. A third man, 43, also from Slough, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. Thames Valley Police said on Saturday morning that the officer remained in a life-threatening condition in hospital. The incident happened at about 10.20pm on Thursday on the B416 Bells Hill, between Decies Way and Rogers Lane. Allen Horn, a 56-year-old postman who lives in the area, said: 'The neighbours heard a car in a cul-de-sac race around and come back, but nobody saw anything as far as I know. 'I came out in the morning and the road is closed.' Jennifer Tulloch, 79, who also lives nearby, added: 'I saw blue flashing lights that evening. 'It's horrible, I think he's seriously injured. He's not local, I don't think. I think he was on duty. We would have heard by now if he was local.' Matthew Barber, police and crime commissioner for Thames Valley, said: 'My thoughts are with the officer, his family and his colleagues who will also be deeply affected. 'It is another stark reminder of the dangers that our police and emergency service colleagues face on a daily basis. 'Thames Valley Police is supporting the officer's family at this difficult time.' David Moore, Conservative councillor for Farnham and Stoke Poges, said: 'I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn that one of our brave police officers is fighting for his life following this horrific incident. 'My thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones at this incredibly difficult time, and I wish him a full and swift recovery. 'This has shaken Stoke Poges and our wider community across south Bucks. Residents and councillors alike are appalled by this incident. 'I urge anyone with information to come forward and support Thames Valley Police's investigation so that justice can be served.'
