RESIDENTS in Parkhall streets have raised concerns it is “only a matter of time” before someone is killed – despite there being no evidence of a speeding problem.

Bill Murray said he had a petition with 70 signatures alarmed about “near misses” in Milton Mains Road and Glenhead Road.

He told Parkhall, North Kilbowie and Central Community Council last week drivers come down at speeds of “40, 50 and more”.

But council bosses said a survey found a majority of vehicles were driving at 25mph.

Mr Murray told the meeting: “I don’t know why there has not been an accident before.

“The speed of those cars is frightening.

“The roads department said they can’t do anything about it because it was the design of the roads.

“These people are taking their lives in their hands.

“You have to believe me on this.”

Bailie Denis Agnew, who represents the Clydebank Central ward, said he had raised the issue previously and added he thought that speeding was an issue throughout West Dunbartonshire.

He added the drop in the road could mean speed bumps cause more problems than they solve.

Another alternative was painting double yellow lines to prevent parking there, heard the meeting.

But community council chairman Walter Graham said: “I’m a firm believer painting lines is a waste of time. It’s not a way to slow the traffic.

“If there are bumps in the road, they will have to slow down and that’s the end of it.

“Traffic calming will slow them down every time. We will write to the council.”

A spokeswoman for the council said: “A recent speed survey at Milton Mains Road and Glenhead Road recorded 85 per cent of vehicles travelling at 25mph.

“It is therefore not considered necessary to introduce physical measures at this location.

“A Scottish Government consultation to reduce speed limits to 20mph in residential areas is currently underway and will be concluded in the autumn.”