IN response to last week's letter from B Saunders, the writer mentions speed reduction signs being "hidden in a forest of other signs".

We have a duty to be observant when driving and to take notice of the information on traffic signs, even when there's more than one.

There are far too many people who, because they're either too lazy or have a blatant disregard for the safety of other people, feel hard-done-by when they get nicked for driving too fast.

All speed cameras should be hidden and, maybe then, drivers would realise that speed limits apply to all sections of all roads.

Admittedly, it's not the average, sensible and observant driver who is at his/her most dangerous when exceeding the speed limit by a couple of miles per hour, but rather the boy-racers, who regard themselves as immortal.

The Official Monster Raving Loony Party is currently lobbying Tony Blair to impose special measures to tackle the whole problem of road safety in the Kidderminster area. The main thrust of our proposals are:

1) It is proposed that under-21 drivers will be restricted to Reliant Robins and 2CVs in a bid to reduce accidents involving boy racers.

2) A direct tax will be imposed on in-car music systems, based on the diameter of the loud speakers. A fixed penalty fine of £100 will be handed out to anyone who carries a bass speaker either on the back seat or in the boot of their car.

3) People wearing baseball caps will have to satisfy police that their seat is positioned high enough for them to see over the steering wheel.

4) In order to stop congestion on Chester Road - we'll close it!

BERT PRIEST

Minister for Performing Arts

Official Monster Raving Loony Party,

Sebright Road

Wolverley