2nd April 08
Are our roads becoming no go areas?
Statement “Are our roads becoming no go area for cyclist, walkers and wheelchair users?”
Should our roads be made safe so that all of us can use them, exception, Motorways?
I shall still attempt the E2E Challenge during 2008 along with a few other thousand people. I shall make sure that I am as safe as possible, flags, flashing lights, but I cannot have a safety following vehicle…How fair is that.? Cars firstmiddle last, and S.. the rest of us!
If we go by this statement there would be no more E2E’ers except off road…What do you think?
This is the question I am asking in the wake of receiving an email from
Road Safety Unit Police Headquarters Old Perth Road INVERNESS
E2E CHALLENGE IN A POWER WHEELCHAIR
I refer to your e-mail of 31/03/08, regarding the above event.
In recent years, there has been an enormous increase in sporting and sponsored events on public roads and on behalf of the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland, which represents all Scottish Chief Constables, I have to inform you that it is their policy, and indeed that of Chief Constables throughout the United Kingdom, to discourage the staging of such events on these roads.
The activities of sporting and fund-raising groups, particularly those raising money for charities, are most praiseworthy. However, most public roads are carrying increasing volumes of motor traffic and few are suitable for slow-moving groups or individuals. Invariably some form of hazard is created which may place participants and other road users at risk.
In the circumstances and in the interest of road safety, I urge you to carefully consider whether or not to go ahead with your proposed event. I must point out that the Police have no powers to prohibit the staging of your event but, should an accident occur, the advice to you regarding my concern for public safety will be made known to any subsequent enquiry or legal proceedings.
I note that your route passes through the Local Authority areas of Scotland Transerv/Highland Council and I must advise you that these authorities, by virtue of an order made under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, may prohibit the staging of such an event on roads in their area. Therefore, I suggest that you contact these authorities and inform them of this event.
There are many off-road venues available which may be suitable for your purposes. These include Forestry Commission and other private roads, public parks administered by Local Authorities, footpaths and beaches. Permission should, of course, be sought before use in each case but they do present a safer environment for participants and are worthy of your consideration.
Should our roads be made safe so that all of us can use them, exception, Motorways?
I shall still attempt the E2E Challenge during 2008 along with a few other thousand people. I shall make sure that I am as safe as possible, flags, flashing lights, but I cannot have a safety following vehicle…How fair is that.? Cars firstmiddle last, and S.. the rest of us!
If we go by this statement there would be no more E2E’ers except off road…What do you think?
This is the question I am asking in the wake of receiving an email from
Road Safety Unit Police Headquarters Old Perth Road INVERNESS
E2E CHALLENGE IN A POWER WHEELCHAIR
I refer to your e-mail of 31/03/08, regarding the above event.
In recent years, there has been an enormous increase in sporting and sponsored events on public roads and on behalf of the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland, which represents all Scottish Chief Constables, I have to inform you that it is their policy, and indeed that of Chief Constables throughout the United Kingdom, to discourage the staging of such events on these roads.
The activities of sporting and fund-raising groups, particularly those raising money for charities, are most praiseworthy. However, most public roads are carrying increasing volumes of motor traffic and few are suitable for slow-moving groups or individuals. Invariably some form of hazard is created which may place participants and other road users at risk.
In the circumstances and in the interest of road safety, I urge you to carefully consider whether or not to go ahead with your proposed event. I must point out that the Police have no powers to prohibit the staging of your event but, should an accident occur, the advice to you regarding my concern for public safety will be made known to any subsequent enquiry or legal proceedings.
I note that your route passes through the Local Authority areas of Scotland Transerv/Highland Council and I must advise you that these authorities, by virtue of an order made under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, may prohibit the staging of such an event on roads in their area. Therefore, I suggest that you contact these authorities and inform them of this event.
There are many off-road venues available which may be suitable for your purposes. These include Forestry Commission and other private roads, public parks administered by Local Authorities, footpaths and beaches. Permission should, of course, be sought before use in each case but they do present a safer environment for participants and are worthy of your consideration.
