Homeowners in Gregson Lane, Hoghton, near Preston, say they have been putting up with motorists speeding through the village for years.

And they say they want to see something done now before someone is killed.

Councillors are considering paying up to £4,000 for a sign warning drivers they are going too fast.

A meeting of South Ribble Council's eastern area committee heard how drivers speed along Gregson Lane, Hoghton Lane, Hennel Lane and Higher Walton Road at all hours. One resident said he was "amazed" there had been no deaths.

The committee is looking to spend around £3,500 on an electronic 'smiley' sign, plus £40 for each pole to mount the device on.

The portable sign, which has been successfully used in other parts of the county, would be moved around roads in the eastern parishes of South Ribble.

Gregson Lane resident Jim Hall, said: "We need something badly. It is unbelievable how fast they go. It is getting worse and worse. I'm amazed no one has been killed yet."

But one resident, who did not wish to be named, said: "I sympathise with those who have to put up with this, but I think £4,000 is a lot of money to spend. I think it could be better spent."

And Coun Tom Sharratt added: "This is the police's responsibility, not this committee's."

The issue will be discussed at the committee's next meeting on February 27.