WE shared the news that a mum of two in Northumberland has backed calls to reduce the speed limit on the section of the A68 close to where she lives.

Glynis Murray-Hill said her family put their lives at risk every day due to the nature of the road north of Corbridge.

It comes after residents, including Mrs Murray-Hill, signed a petition calling for improved safety measures on the route, following the death of two people in accidents since 2018.

Here's what readers thought.

Helen Charlton said: "Exactly the same issue at our home on A68 between Satley and Butsfield turnings. Take our lives into our own hands when we leave our property."

Dave Kyle said: "I have never found a problem with the speed limit, it's the bad drivers on the road that pull out of the junctions and do 30mph instead of getting up to speed."

Gary Hindmarsh said: "The standard of driving on country roads is horrendous. It’s not the speed limit it’s the lack of driving ability."

Angela Wilson said: "I drive it on a daily basis and it is scary the speed vehicles drive along this section. There is a definite need for something to be done about it due to the regular accidents that occur along here."

Jo-Jo Chomse added: "Better signage and road markings would help and a drop of patience from drivers."