A disappointed rider has condemned the county council for turning down her request for new signs to stop motorists speeding past horses. Carla Calver, from Gislingham, wrote to Suffolk County Council to ask if British Horse Society (BHS) signs could be used in Mill Street Lane in her home village. British Horse Society warning signBut the council rejected the request, saying the signs, which are free, could confuse motorists. “The signs are all over the country and have been for years, so it’s very disappointing.”Suffolk County Council needs to give permission and install the signs. “We would welcome a conversation with the council about how we can work together to improve safety for horses and riders on Suffolk’s roads.”

Source: Express February 26, 2024 08:55 UTC