A CALL for measures to to make motorists cut their speed near a North Cornwall primary school has come from a parent of two of its pupils.

Victoria Jones, whose twin children attend Lewannick Primary, said there have already been 'near misses' as children make their way to school in the village.

She estimates that around 40 children cross the main road leading into and out of Lewannick, to get to the school.

The school is set back from this road, on Hawks Tor Drive.

She said: "Nothing has been reported to the police, it's just people driving too fast and nearly hitting children.

"I decided to try and organise something with Highways, Cornwall Council and the police, and try and get some signage.

"There have been quite a few houses gone up and a lot more children crossing, but there are no signs to warn — it's not very clear.

"Highways have said there is no funding."

She has investigated whether flashing signs that encourage motorists to slow down could be installed, but said these cost 'thousands of pounds'. Other ideas include traffic calming measures such as chicanes and speed humps.

She added: "I believe you can't have sleeping policemen without street lights, which we don't have, but again I have got to speak to Highways about it.

"The parish council is fully supportive of getting the speed limit down to a 20. It's currently 30 but unenforceable, as it is in every village.

"I'm just trying to get signs and awareness, anything else is a bonus."

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