Sir, – The dreaded humps are back in Skeeby. The affects of this will be more traffic diverting through Gilling and Brompton on Swale, who will also have to fit more bumps.

North Yorkshire County Council knows the bumps do not control buses, lorries or large vans. It is also aware of the damage caused to car tyres, suspensions, steering and exhausts.

As it is the cause of the damage, it is liable for the costs.

North Yorkshire Police offered Skeeby Parish Council the use of flashing matrix lights. This would have meant them admitting that it was wrong to fit bumps in the first place.

MICHAEL FENWICK Skeeby, Richmond.