THE publication of figures showing a shameful increase in deaths on our roads (January 21) must surely now persuade North Yorkshire Police that they cannot continue to just hope that people drive sensibly, because they clearly don't.

They must now be pro-active and follow the example of their neighbours, West Yorkshire Police, by introducing speed cameras and making people drive more safely - ie slower. Speed cameras in West Yorkshire have been proven to be effective by dramatically decreasing road deaths and injuries. Traffic police, in conjunction with cameras and other measures, can make our roads safer and help prevent family after family from having to deal with these dreadful tragedies.

We need urgent action - or is it yet again a funding issue?

June Hutt,

Temple Road,

Bishopthorpe,

York.

Updated: 09:34 Wednesday, February 01, 2006