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Continued from page one position to deal with them when they become problems – give your- self space and time by managing your speed.” He added that even though Maidstone stands above other areas for the number of accidents, it does not indicate its drivers are more dangerous. In fact, he adds: “Our research suggests about 50% of those involved in crashes in the borough come from outside the area. The higher figure for Maid- stone reflects the high level of peo- ple travelling through it, compared as a pure number to other less pop- ulated/travelled through areas.” The number of casualties and


child casualtieswas slightly down on the previous year. “Clearly as a large district and, therefore, featuring high up the ca- sualty data tables for Kent districts, Maidstone is often the focus for the campaignswe run.” The data reveals a lack of atten-


tion by road users as the biggest culprit in causing crashes on roads with speed limits of under 30mph.


Police dealt with incidents in


which 488 peoplewere killed or se- riously injured on Kent’s roads be- tween 2011 and 2013. The majority (257) were caused by drivers and riders failing to look properly, los- ing control of their vehicle, failing to judge another person’s speed or path or a poor vehicle manoeuvre. In 2013 there were 2,903 road crashes across the county, including 48 fatalities. The Urban Speed campaign will


use Kent radio, posters, online mes- sages and short films to target driv- ers and highlight the nature of the hazards they could encounter and how to deal with them. View them at http://bit.ly/1Ca1Ykr.


Speed factor


WHILE most fatal crashes happen away from urban areas, the pro- portion of vulnerable road user fa- talities is highest in urban areas. The risk of a pedestrian fatality


is doubled when a vehicle travels at 35mph, compared to 30mph.


ATRIBUTE to the Fallen has been welcomed by Thurnham Parish Council.


Councillors heard Rev John Corbyn (pictured), the vicar of Thurnham and Bearsted, pro- posed laying a wreath outside the former homes of those who died in World War One in both parishes. The parish council is, however,


to write to the vicar asking that homeowners are in agreement first. It will also suggest that a wreath placed at Thurnham Church might be more appropri- ate and enable the public to learn more about those who had made the ultimate sacrifice.


MP’s office is just the ticket


MAIDSTONEand TheWealdMP Helen Grant has moved into a new constituency office at Maid- stone East station. Her former office at Link House, Knightrider Street was sold for re- development earlier this year, after which she held surgeries in supermarkets and at Maidstone Hospital. The new accommodation next to platform one on Station Road is shared with Maidstone’s


Tuition Academy, although it will not be occupied by both users at the same time. Mrs Grant said: “Iamso pleased


to be able to offer my Maidstone constituents such an accessible lo- cation. I will be continuing with my outreach surgeries at super- markets, Maidstone Hospital, and other locations, but the office of- fers another option for meetings, as well as a permanent base in the town centre.”


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