How long will it take for someone to finally sort out the fact that drivers use Hither Mead as a 'rat run' and drive well in excess of 30mph?

Having lost 2 pets in the past 2 years, is it only a matter of time before someONE is hurt on this road....or worse?

A number of visitors to Lydeard have commented on the high speeds reached in what is a fairly densely populated residential area.

My guess is that those with the power to do something about it will inevitably be , and not as they should be.

A few years ago a group of residents in rural North Devon took it upon themselves when faced with a similar dilemna to build their own speed humps over night.

Is it time to take action ourselves?

I too am concerned about the speeding on Hithermead; My children cycle on this road. I live on one of the roads off Hithermead and it can be dangerous pulling out in the car as speeders suddenly appear. I would welcome traffic calming measures but would not want to see chicanes.

Token's comment could have been my own.  We too have lost 2 pets in Bishops Lydeard in the past couple of years - one on Hithermead and the other on Taunton Road. 

Some mornings I wait near the bus stop at the end of Hithermead and would say approximately 5-10% of traffic are over the speed limit. 

What about one of the speed signs that light up if you are over the limit - this at least will make people aware of their speed and perhaps think twice.  I have only every seen these in areas over a short period of time though - could be a start.  Do the council supply?

I used to live just off of Hither mead and the noise/speed of cars and mopeds alike was ridiculous. The children couldn't come out of the house without having to look down the PATH, yes path, incase a moped was driving up!!!!! Ridiculous!

Again though, not all and sadly a few that let the whole village down. There are always a small number that have no regard for others.

Not sure if spped bump are the answer but what is, in all honesty. You will never please everyone!