This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament
Rejected petition Increase safety measures along the A542 Llandegla to Llangollen - Horseshoe pass
The horseshoe pass is a dangerous stretch of road with a speed limit of 60mph, it has previously been brought to attention of a proposed speed limit reduction on the A542 to 40mph and 20mph on the bends, but nothing has been done about it. There are so many fatalities on this road over the years.
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2 examples of evidence regarding fatalities on the A542
Monday 5th September 2016 - Fatal Crash :-http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-37273594
January 2012 - Fatal Crash:-
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mum-horseshoe-pass-crash-victim-8935129
This petition was rejected
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