Protesters have met traffic safety officers from Bath and North East Somerset Council to plead their case for a new speed limit.

They were told a monitor counting the speed and volume of the traffic would be installed early in the new year.

Resident Jason Wilber, 36, said the problem had been ongoing.

"We feel it is an accident waiting to happen and while we appreciate it's not the biggest priority in Peasedown, the general consensus is that there should be some sort of restriction.

"We need something effective and speed cameras and speed limits only have an effect on those who obey them.

"It's good to know the council is listening to us."

Neighbour Caroline Chalk said several residents had experienced near misses when coming out of their drives onto the road.

"I personally have had my car pretty badly dented, leaving behind many hundreds of pounds of damage.

"The person responsible drove off without leaving a name.

"None of this needs to be a problem if people were to drive slowly and thoughtfully, which is why we have asked for a speed restriction."

Residents have also lobbied B &NES Council with requests for delivery lorries visiting New Buildings to consider using smaller vehicles.

"We quite often have large trucks coming down through the houses which then get stuck in the narrow road causing problems," said Ms Chalk.

"This happens time and again, even if residents ask specifically for a smaller vehicle to be used."

Liberal Democrat Cllr Sarah Bevan, who represents Peasedown on B &NES Council, said she hoped the statistics gathered by the survey would prove the residents' point.

"Now I will just have to wait for the officers to get back to me with the results," she said.

(This story was first publised in the Bath Chronicle on 2/1/07, the text has been taken from www.thisisbath.com)