Kingston Council could cut speed to 20mph on residential roads in the borough following the tragic death of schoolboy Ali Nasralla.

The council cannot change the speed limit in Robin Hood Way where the youngster was knocked down because it is run by Transport for London (TfL).

But council leader Derek Osbourne said the council would recommend 20mph limits on all residential council-run roads, although neighbourhood committees would have the final say.

Joining the Surrey Comet’s campaign to make TfL Stop Look and Listen To Us and reduce speed in the road where the eight-year-old was fatally hit, Mr Osbourne promised action on borough roads.

He said: “I am very happy to back this campaign on 20mph limits in Robin Hood Way.

“What happened was a terrible tragedy and is why the council has a policy on improving road safety, raising awareness and looking at road user behaviour.

“We are in the process of implementing a borough wide implementation plan to have all residential roads reduced to 20mph on roads run by the council.”

The leader’s sentiments were echoed by Surrey Comet readers who have signed up our safety campaign, heaping further pressure on transport bosses to stop, look and listen and take action to stop more deaths.

Among the dozens of readers who have got behind the campaign, some have taken to the Surrey Comet’s website to express their views.

Cyclist101 posted: “Almost every day I see cars going well over the 30mph [limit] down this road and the Kingston bypass.

“I think the council should install sleeping policemen along with reducing the speed.”

While Vincent Leader left us a message that read: “We need better education on road safety and a maximum speed limit of 20mph on residential roads with a harsher penalty for faster drivers.”

But we still need your help. Sign our petition below to support the campaign.

• Compelling evidence supports speed reduction in roads, which may have saved the life of schoolboy Ali Nasralla.

• A 2009 report stated 20mph limits were particular useful “at saving young people from death and injury”.

• The research, carried out by the London School of Hygiene, also stated the road safety measures cut injuries by up to 40 per cent.

• The conclusions are backed by a separate report from the London Assembly and have prompted one London borough to bring in 20mph in all roads.

• Paul Smith, head of environment at Islington Council, said since the reduced limits came in at the end of last year accidents have been reduced on “almost every road in the borough”.

• He said: “The simple facts are that if you travel at 20mph you are less likely to kill somebody, so it was something we felt was right to do.

• “The change has been remarkable with accidents, major and minor, down on almost every road in the borough. Drivers are not only going slower but their behaviour on the road has also changed because they are conscious of watching their speed.”

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