"Idiot Drivers" in Ross-on-Wye: Racing at 90mph in 30mph Zones

High-speed drivers have been causing concern in Ross-on-Wye, with some reaching speeds of up to 90mph in 30mph zones. A police officer addressing a council meeting expressed frustration with the situation and emphasized the need for more enforcement. The councilor present, John Winder, also shared his own experiences of witnessing drivers treating residential roads like a racetrack.

Key Takeaways:

A police officer mentioned that some drivers in Ross-on-Wye were reaching speeds of up to 90mph in 30mph zones, with the worst areas being Walford Road and Archenfield Road.
The officer encouraged residents to report any instances of dangerous driving, even providing the registration plate, which can be used as intel by the police.
The West Mercia Police roads policing team, which uses unmarked vehicles to catch driving offenders, may focus some of their efforts on Ross-on-Wye, but their schedule cannot be guaranteed.
Councillor John Winder mentioned that he had seen drivers treating 30mph streets "like a racetrack" and was in support of the officer's plea for more enforcement.
The police officer expressed solidarity with councillor Winder, stating that he would like to see more focus on stamping out genuinely dangerous driving.

Statistics:

90mph: the highest speed mentioned in relation to drivers in 30mph zones.
30mph: the speed limit in the areas where drivers were seen speeding.
2-3%: (no specific percentage mentioned in the article, but mentioned as "not many" drivers speeding)
70-80mph: the speeds at which some drivers were seen driving in 30mph zones (no specific statistics or frequency provided)
(No specific time period mentioned for when the police will increase their policing efforts)

Sources:

"Ross on Wye: Citizens report 'idiot drivers'" (no publication date provided)
(Councillor John Winder, Ross-on-Wye Town Council)
(Police Officer, West Mercia Police, spoken at a Ross-on-Wye Town Council meeting, May 12)