Item under SO23(2) Satnavs and issues arising on the Highway
In accordance with Standing Order 23(2) Councillors Hawkins and Reeve have requested that the Committee consider this matter due to difficulties experienced at Dittisham and Moreleigh.
Minutes:
The Committee noted that, in accordance with Standing Order 23, Councillors Hawkins and Reeve had asked that the Committee consider difficulties experienced at Dittisham and Moreleigh:-
(a) Road from Moreleigh Fork at Shorts Lane to A381 at Stanborough
The Local District Councillor reported that this had been a long standing concern of the Parish Council and it was felt that satnavs were directing motorists to access the main road on a blind corner. The Local County Councillor and other Committee members also concurred with the local concerns.
Officers had previously advised the Parish Council that as no accidents had been recorded at the junction at Stanborough no action was recommended at this stage and this would not qualify for highways budget funding.
It was MOVED by Councillor Gilbert, SECONDED by Councillor Reeve, and
RESOLVED: that a Traffic Regulation Order be advertised for one way northbound between the A381 at Stanborough and the access to Martin Pears Engineering subject to external funding up to £5,000 being confirmed.
(b) Dittisham Village
The local County Councillor reported on a recent incident of an articulated lorry ignoring signage and other information, resulting in significant damage to property. He advised that the Parish Council continued to be concerned that satnavs were continuing to encourage HGVs to use the village roads.
Officers advised that there had been 2 incidents in the last 12 months since improved signage and they were continuing to monitor the situation.
It was MOVED by Councillor Hawkins, SECONDED by Councillor Croad, and
RESOLVED: that the feasibility of any further appropriate signing be investigated.