SANDBANKS ROAD BOY RACERS/SPEEDERS
I was wondering if anybody would be interested in signing a Petition to implement some sort of Speed Regulation (whether that’s Speed Cameras, Average Speed checks, or at least a higher Local police presence) along Sandbanks Road, specifically the stretch between the Railway Tunnel onwards to Lilliput/Evening Hill.
During the day most drivers seem to obey the rules of the road… However every night there are Dozens of drivers and bikers blatantly speeding/revving their engines/beeping their horns and it regularly creates a huge disturbance to myself and the other local residents. There is a couple of signs for speed cameras and a few 30mph stickers on bins, but I feel everybody has cottoned on to the fact that there’s not actually any measures installed. I haven’t verified the speeds myself but some seem to come past going at least 50/60mph (in a 30mph zone).
I’m certain this is a minority of people and also probably repeat offenders, as there’s often Car Meets/Convoys down at Whitecliff/Sandbanks and I’d imagine it’s mainly drivers travelling to/from these? I’m really glad for you that you’ve managed to afford a supercar (or maybe just one with a loud exhaust), but It doesn’t take much effort to drive responsibly and not affect everyone around you. A lot of drivers manage to come past without creating such a racket and manage to obey the speed limits.
Obviously, this behaviour is extremely dangerous as there’s often young walking to/from the beach, drunk people who’ve come down from Ashley Cross as well as lots of local wildlife/pets. Not to mention all the homes nearby possibly with children inside.
Again not trying to sound like a Karen, I am into motoring + love the car scene we have locally, I’m just sick and tired of people driving so dangerously down my road.
Please let me know if you’d be interested in signing this petition or have any other comments!
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