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After years spent calling for action on speeding, residents of Aughton in Lancashire reacted with incredulity when local officers announced the outcome of their search for 'inventive' solutions.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 18, 2026, 4:21 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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