Drivers 'running red lights' at Coventry pedestrian crossing

[dutchman]

They say they have witnessed the red lights being ignored multiple times


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'Red light runners' are causing danger fears for locals living in a community in Coventry. They say that the traffic lights that allow cars to turn left from Allesley Old Road onto Hearsall Lane are at the root of the problem.

"Vehicles frequently pass through this light on red causing immediate danger to anyone crossing on a green man. Pedestrians cannot see around the corner because of the buildings," campaigners say.

One added: "I have witnessed vehicles pass through this red light at speed at least six times in the last year. Drivers are not aware (enough) of this light and pedestrian crossing."

They are calling on the city council to take action in a petition they have launched online.

The petition asks that the council to make the traffic light for cars turning left from Allesley Old Road onto Hearsall Lane 'more visible' to approaching traffic.

The petition is running online until June 11 and it can be found here

[dutchman]

It's been a death-trap for as long as I can remember.

I always cross to the edge of the pedestrian island where I can see what's coming, not to the middle where I can't.

The crossing and the barriers are in the wrong place!

Also it's Spon End Lane not Allesley Old Road.