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Multiple obscured signs, faded, unreadable and hidden speed camera and warning signs, too many to include photos all along the road, both directions

Reported via desktop in the Sign problem category anonymously at 06:59, Fri 9 October 2020

Received by Buckinghamshire Council moments later

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From the junction of Gorell Road onto the A40 toward the Speed Camera the road signs are predominantly overgrown, hidden, part faded or completely faded and the speed camera itself and speed camera warning sign itself are almost completely obscured. This might make the road unenforcable for actions against drivers breaking the speed limit, especially as the speed warning signs for traffic leaving Gorell Road and the new housing development are almost unreadable, and drivers may incorrectly assume it's 60mph as it's a dual carriageway with grass separator and armco barrier at the start. By the time the first 50mph repeater sign comes into view before the hidden GATSO camera it's too late to brake if travelling too fast.

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    Transport for Buckinghamshire

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 06:59, Fri 9 October 2020

  • Thank you for your report.

    We have recorded it and will consider it when we are planning future works in the area. Please note we work on a priority based risk matrix in line with our Highway Inspection Policy and therefore programme times can change due to priority based working.
    Our Highways Inspection Policy can be accessed via the link below;
    www.buckscc.gov.uk/highwaysinspectionpolicy
    Regards
    Transport for Buckinghamshire

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 17:13, Fri 30 October 2020

  • As yet Bucks CC not done much, there are illegal and illegible speed restriction signs along this road, plus many are still obscured, although winter leaf fall is making them more obvious. To consider attending to maintenance only when the road is not enforceable is a big statement, it's the law to comply

    Posted anonymously at 10:47, Fri 6 November 2020
    Still open, via questionnaire

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