Cutting speeds on rural roads where residents have raised concerns would cost upwards of £60,000 - with the signs for a new 30mph area costing £20,000 on their own.
And those costs could more than double if measures are taken on three roads. The council could face a hefty bill to install speed reduction measures around Westfield, Cathlaw Lane in Torphichen and at Slackend crossroads, as villagers want.
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