Stark crash statistics signs and posters will be placed at the roadside and 'maintenance issues' addressed. Other moves will include coloured surfacing and vehicle-activated speed warnings.

Speed cameras are also likely.

The stretch of the B4455 through the district has been the site of four fatal accidents since January.

Jo Edwards, a senior safety engineer with Warwickshire County Council, said: "As a result of a crash analysis exercise, recommendations include addressing maintenance issues such as cats' eyes and improved signage and lining.

"Bends will be treated with additional warning signs and a number of other improvements are being considered."

Colleague Chris Fossey added: "Many road users are unaware of the tragic history here and we will be trialling a new initiative to raise awareness of the dangers on this road through roadside posters and publicity."

Among this year's toll, "bright star" Lauren Wiltshire, from Stockton, was killed when the car she was driving collided with another vehicle near the Snowford Hill junction on January 11. The crash also left a 29-year-old man with serious head injuries.

Zena Stuart, mother of the popular Binswood sixth form student, said then: "My daughter travelled back and forth from Stockton to Leamington between four and six times a day and was very aware of how dangerous the junctions with the Fosse Way are.

"If there was a light-up sign, speed reduction or something similar maybe the driver travelling along the Fosse and Lauren wouldn't have crashed and I would still have my lovely daughter here."

The council confirmed her comments had been taken on board as part of its investigation into the road.

In February, a 32-year-old cyclist died in a collision with an Audi A6 - and Warwick biker Jason Tebaldi, 29, was also killed in an accident.

Last month 20-year-old Stefan Raymond Pacitti was died when his Alfa Romeo hit a tree near Compton Verney.

And little over a week ago, three men in their 40s were taken to hospital following a crash near Offchurch, one with "significant" neck and back injuries.

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This is what I think

Here are some comments from the Courier Readers' Panel:

As for making the roads safer, I am concerned about the plethora of signs that are multiplying by our roadsides. I find the illogical use of speed restrictions irritating and distracting. For example, on the Birmingham Road the speed limits change rapidly from de-restriction to 50 MPH then to 40MPH back to 50MPH and once again derestricted.
There may be some value in people under 25 only being allowed to drive low capacity cars. The trouble with more legislation is whether it can be enforced.
I understand that this country has a good record for road safety. I was suprised to read that seat belts are not always used. The idea to give education a high priority is good, but unfortunately some teenagers like to take risks and live dangerously. They contiue to drink to excess, take drugs and smoke so I doubt whether education is the answer either.

Finally, in Warwick there should be a pedestrian crossing outside the Police station. This is heavily used by parents with young chidren who have to dash to the central reservation unable to see whethher traffic is coming round the corner. Road safety should include the needs of pedestrians. - Jean Casey

We have speed limits, so why make cars to go much faster on public roads?
There are tracks available (and vehicles) with instructors, for those who wish to 'push the envelope'.
To be radical and futuristic, speed limit signs should contain a transmitter which automatically limits the engine speed of passing vehicles. - Peter Jackson

An idea that could be introduced in the future to make it more difficult for disqualified drivers to illegally drive is if we had credit card style driving licences. These would have to be inserted into a card reader fitted to the car to start it. If your licence showed you as being disqualified the car would refuse to start.
I think that people who drive too fast & recklessly are a danger who can cause accidents. If they are caught making them go on some kind of course where they are shocked into seeing the outcome of excessive speed might be an idea. Having speed cameras which catch people for doing one mph over the speed limit though I do not think is the answer. People are then more inclined to watch their speedometer excessively rather than the road.- Gary Stocker

Some way must be found whereby drivers with new licences are on 'probation' until they are 21 (or say three years from the date of passing the test). They should not be allowed to carry any passengers, other than those instructing them to take advanced tests, and if they have any form of accident during this period they automatically have to retake their test and start the probationary period again. It should also be compulsory to take motorway driving and advanced driving courses within the probationary period before a 'full' licence is awarded.
Having a driving licence is not a right; it should be earned whilst learning the huge responsibility of driving. Young people work hard for a school exam (which is not a life and death situation) and the same time and effort should be required for a driving licence (which is!). - David Way, Swan Street, Warwick.

I think the only way to make the roads safer is to make all speed cameras hidden so no-one knows where they are. I'm sure that would be very unpopular but anyone can slow down for a camera they can see and then speed up afterwards. We all need to believe we could be caught out at any time and that way we would all be forced to drive at the right speed at all times. I am quite happy to know that the police are raising revenue from speeders as anyone who breaks the law should be punished and it may reduce law abiding citizens council tax bills if the police's income is topped up by fines. I also think that if the top speed limit is 70 mph then all cars should be limited to that speed, as anything over that is excessive and can be dangerous in the wrong hands. - Liz Burkinshaw, Erica Drive, Whitnash