There is currently a 'slow' warning at Church Road but users of St Peter's RC Church have said it is not enough to deter speeding motorists from hurtling around the blind spot.

"If you're going faster than 15mph around the bend it's dangerous because you can't stop in time if anyone crosses or pulls out," said Michael Pettman, who runs the West Manhood Venturers minibus service to and from St Peter's.

"West Sussex County Council (WSCC) highways are reluctant to do something and there have been several bad accidents here.

"Motorists are just ignoring the slow sign on the road."

There has also been concern about overgrowing hedges and the number of large lorries passing the bend every day.

Geoff Breeze, a minibus driver for West Manhood Venturers, said: "We have problems getting out of the car park and all you can do is listen carefully."

Church members and residents believe putting up a lighted speed sign could prevent fatal accidents from happening.

WSCC has said the speed calming signs which light up can cost between £4,000 and £8,000, depending on the technology.

A spokesman for WSCC said: "We have looked at this area but in the past three years there has been only one reported slight injury accident, and it just does not meet our criteria for intervention.

"We can well understand the strength of local feeling but we do have to ensure that the road safety funds we have available are targeted in areas where there are casualty problems.

"However, as with all roads we will keep the situation under review."



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