Pleas have been made for drivers to slow down after a narrow miss for a child left her grandmother shaken up.

After a series of complaints about the dangerous NR3 pedestrian crossing, a nearby shop has added to those calling for safer speeds.

Since the introduction of a bus lane in Aylsham Road, roadside parking has been lost outside a parade of Mile Cross shops and more drivers are using the car park behind the East of England Co-op.

Norwich Evening News: The area has become very busy following the new bus lane The area has become very busy following the new bus lane (Image: Alanna Baker)

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Wendy Cocks was using the pelican crossing outside the Co-op with her eight-year-old granddaughter last Wednesday when a car almost ploughed into them.  

The 75-year-old, who lives in the NR3 area, said: “The driver actually came out of the turning with screeching tyres so obviously wanted to beat oncoming traffic.”  

Wendy said her granddaughter was just six inches from being hit by the car.  

Norwich Evening News: Since the loss of roadside parking the car park has been heavily used throughout the day Since the loss of roadside parking the car park has been heavily used throughout the day (Image: Alanna Baker)

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And when she went into the Co-op and surrounding charity shops, staff said cars speeding out of there have been an issue for a while.  

Wendy said: “I think there should be a sign warning people about the pelican crossing as you leave the car park.” 

Norwich Evening News: Some cars reportedly don't check properly before pulling in or out Some cars reportedly don't check properly before pulling in or out (Image: Alanna Baker)

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A spokesman for the East of England Co-op said: “Since the removal of on-street parking and the introduction of the bus lane, there has been a significant increase in the number of people using the car park when visiting the parade of shops and amenities on Aylsham Road, resulting in more people turning in and out of the single-lane entrance. 

Norwich Evening News: Wendy Cocks would like to see them put a sign up to warn drivers about the nearby crossing Wendy Cocks would like to see them put a sign up to warn drivers about the nearby crossing (Image: Alanna Baker)

“We, as do all of the businesses along Aylsham Road, want to ensure the shops remain a welcoming and safe space for the Mile Cross community, so we ask all of those utilising the car park to be mindful of their surroundings and in particular of pedestrians when visiting.” 

Norwich Evening News: Wendy was shocked that the driver didn't even stop to apologise Wendy was shocked that the driver didn't even stop to apologise (Image: Wendy Cocks)