A PETITION is calling on the council to install speed bumps in a busy road to slow down traffic.

Julie Mack, who started the campaign, says "motorists and bikes are driving at excessive speeds" along Whitehawk Road in Brighton.

She also wants new developments in the area to include traffic calming measures.

In the petition to Brighton and Hove City Council, Julie said: "We the undersigned petition Brighton and Hove Council to install speed bumps along Whitehawk Road from St David's Hall to the primary school and include traffic calming measures as part of the planning process for new builds.

"Motorists and bikes are driving at excessive speeds along this road where there are nurseries, schools, the Wellsbourne Health centre, a family centre, a youth club, a library and residents including the elderly, people with disabilities and families with young children.

"Four new blocks of flats have opened in the area with a fifth under construction, all using the above facilities. If the proposal for 700 new flats at Black Rock goes ahead this will add to the existing traffic problem."

The petition was launched yesterday and will run until July 14. If more than 1,250 signatures are collected, the issue can be debated by the full council, at a meeting attended by all councillors.

View the petition here>>>