WORRIED parents in Ringwood have raised fears that someone could be killed unless road safety measures are taken.

Andy and Sue Perrin, of Hightown, are calling for action after conducting their own traffic survey, which they claim proves there is a strong need for a school crossing patrol at the top of Parsonage Barn Lane.

And they say a road sign indicating children crossing along Hightown Road is needed.

The couple recorded between 63 and 109 vehicles a day at the junction of Hightown Road and Parsonage Barn Lane, between 8.20am and 8.30am over five days in September.

And according to the survey several buses mounted the pavement to negotiate the corner.

Mrs Perrin said: “We are all encouraged to leave our cars at home and to walk. However, walking to and from three local schools at school time is quite frankly difficult and dangerous for those who must negotiate these roads.

“There are no road signs along the main Hightown Road coming along from Eastfield Lane to indicate children crossing.

“This at least would draw attention to motorists in the hope that they may be more aware of their speed.”

Mrs Perrin added: “We are very aware that traffic cannot be eliminated but it can be slowed down and children assisted to cross the roads safely.”

Hampshire County Council’s senior road safety officer Mike Harper said he accepts there is a need for a crossing patrol officer at the site but efforts to recruit have so far been unsuccessful.

He said: “The site was surveyed in April of this year and was deemed as a justified site in accordance with the criteria of vehicles against pedestrians over a given period of time.

“Recruitment was carried out during the summer term and is now being repeated.”