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" How dare Councillor Neil Calvert state that he does not think that average speed cameras on the Dolphinton Straight are neccessary. I live next to the A702 and travel the Straight every day. On almost every occassion I witness speeding drivers and dangerous overtakes in the face of oncoming vehicles. Many of these manouvres put myself and my children at risk and there are constant near misses. The standard of driving that is shown by these cars, vans and HGV's is apalling and it is no surprise that there are serious collisions on this stretch of road on a regular basis. Perhaps Mr.Calvert has personal reasons for being against speed cameras but whatever the reason, he is showing a contemptable attitude towards the safety of the people he is supposed to be representing. The arguements against speed cameras simply don't hold up. Firstly people that speed are breaking the law. There is no excuse. Secondly the people who complain that it is simply a money making excercise (people who have been convicted I suspect), well the answer is simple. Don't speed. It is these very people who are donating thier money to the government. If they don't like where the money is going then stop doing it! It's as simple as that. Perhaps a couple of times a month the Safety Camera Unit are seen to be set up on the Straight but while they are spreading themselves out as best they can due to poor resources, the majority of the time the road is clear for the maniacs. Both my family and others who live in Dolphinton would greatly appreciate any measure that is taken to restrict these stupid selfish drivers."
Posted by hamish, on 8/29/2008 18:43.
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