Cameras will oust speed bumps in blitz on the suburbs

From: Daily Mail | Date: April 16, 2004| Author: DARREN BEHAR; ZOE CATCHPOLE | Copyright information

THOUSANDS of speed cameras are to be set up in residential areas in a move condemned yesterday as a 'tax on suburbia'.

Some will replace speed bumps and be used to enforce 20mph limits in areas where speeding is said to be a problem.

Road humps are seen as a hazard to vehicles and emergency services.

The proposals sparked outrage from motorist groups, who said drivers were fed up with speed traps and fines.

Last night, the Conservatives said the plans would only...

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