Address the current problems of speeding vehicles and hugely increased traffic flow more rigorous policing and a police presence on the roads
Since the start of lockdown I have seen only one patrol vehicle driving along the pedestriuan zone of Dunfermline High Street [nobody there except me].
In order to exercise I have to cross the A985. 2 weeks ago there were 2 BMWs racing each other along it. [I was too far away from the crossing to get their numbers but I saw one of them turned into our village entrance road and I am keeping an eye open for it!]. On 3 occasions in the last 2 weeks I have seen motorbikes being driven at excessive speeds, really faster than I have seen on public roads previously. Can we have a police presence out there? I stand well back form the roadside before judging whether it is safe to cross, this crossing is on the Fife Coastal path route and also part of the Pilgrims' Way and is used by pedestrians and cyclists of all ages [and abilities!].
Earlier this past week there were 2 days when I noticed empty logging lorries speeding along the A985, going east to west. We never get logging lorries along there, let along speeding ones.
Over the past 2 or 3 weeks traffic flow in our area is almost back to normal from around 10am. Later in the day there seem to be carloads of young people - so they are obviously not single household and are merely socialising. If the police merely stopped a couple of these and had a useful friendly chat the word may spread and there might be a reduction in this potential infection spreading activity.
[Please note that I am not an anti fast driving fanatic, I enjoy a good spin when safe to do so!]
Why the contribution is important
Public safety, excessive speed usually results in very bad accidents indeed and poor outcomes for those involved.
Vehicle accident victims put huge pressure on emergency services and A&E departments, and often also intensive care resources.
Social driving should be eliminated as it encourages infection to spread.
Driving a short local distance to take food and medicines to an elderly or vulnerable person is fine
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