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Kent police and the County Council have raised concerns about the 70mph speed limit on the new Sheppey Crossing. 70 means 80, there is no hard shoulder or lighting, and it certainly looks questionable.

Apparently Stephen Ladyman doesn't share these concerns. As noted before in Sidelines, Ladyman was caught speeding 3 times in 3 years: most recently in Kent! Does his propensity to speed affect the credibility of his position on speed? Just a few weeks ago, he questioned "how happy the motorist would be if we tried vigorous [speed limit] enforcement". Democracy isn't about keeping the 'motorist' (?) happy: it's about keeping everyone happy.