CALLS are being made for a 20mph speed limit to stop cars from “roaring” along a “dangerous” road in Llandudno.

Politicians have called for a number of safety measures on Queen’s Road in Craig-y-Don, which has been the location of a number of incidents including a child being hit by a car, a cyclist being knocked off their bicycle and a dog being killed.

The road is deemed to be a hazard to pedestrians as too many drivers fail to follow the 30mph limit, while parking problems restrict the visibility of motorists.

In July, Conwy County Borough Council carried out a consultation over plans to improve safety on the road, which include a pedestrian island refuge, increased lane width and tactile dropped crossing points.

Speed-activated signs have been put in place by the council but are failing to reduce speeding, residents say.

Resident Dudley Hare, 79, who lives at the lower end of the road, said he does not believe cars would follow a 20mph limit.

“The speed awareness signs have been as helpful as a chocolate teacup,” he said. “People just ignore the speed limits as they know they won’t get caught, and we can hear cars roaring by as they go onto the nice straight road.

“Craig-y-Don is one of the most elderly populated places in the area and the road is a hazard. It is always a danger to walk out to cross the road and residents are always inching out tentatively in their cars.

“I have called for a zebra crossing for many years, but this has so far not brought any results.”

Janet Finch-Saunders, MS for Aberconwy, said a 20mph limit would both reduce speeding and encourage people to cycle to and from the nearby Queen’s Park play area.

It comes after the Welsh Government proposed a standardised 20mph speed limit for built-up residential areas across the country. A pilot is being carried out in eight communities across Wales this year in order to gather data and develop a best practice approach before the proposed full rollout in 2023.

“Reducing the speed limit along this road would be one positive proposal that I would like considered by the local authority, especially as Public Health Wales has previously advised that there would be significant public health benefits from dropping limits,” said Mrs Finch-Saunders.

“Indeed, a speed limit reduction here could very well reduce the number and severity of road collisions, as well as help increase the opportunities to walk and cycle safely, which will ultimately help improve health and well-being for all.”

Frank Bradfield, town councillor for Craig-y-Don, backed the call for a 20mph, which he said could be extended across Llandudno due to the risk posed by limited parking in the town.

“I don’t know why we do not already have a zebra crossing as pupils going to a number of schools use the road, and it was only until a child got knocked down last summer that this has come to a head.

“I don’t know how many accidents have been but I’ve witnessed a few; common sense tells you that someone somewhere is going to get hurt.

“I would support a 20mph limit, although cars will still speed unfortunately. I think we could expand the limit across the town; it’s time we get back to considering other road users and pedestrians. A 20mph limit in a town that is difficult to park in and has traffic issues is a sensible idea.”

A Conwy council spokesperson said it will review the responses to its consultation with the view to make formal proposals.

“We are already working on plans for a new crossing in that area, to make the area safer for pedestrians and cyclists accessing the park,” the spokesperson said.