Issue - meetings

Meeting: 24/03/2017 - South Hams Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (Item 91)

Speeding Cyclists in Dean Prior (DNPA)

In accordance with Standing Order 23(2) Councillor Smerdon has requested that the Committee consider this matter, in particular the high speed and lack of warning when travelling through Dean Prior (cyclists) and the request of the Parish Council to see what measures could be taken.

 

Minutes:

The Committee noted that, in accordance with Standing Order 23, Councillor Smerdon had asked that the Committee consider the issue of Cyclists travelling through the village of Dean Prior (DNPA) at high speed, with no warning. He added that several residents had asked, at the Parish Council, what measures could be taken.

 

Members questioned the role of the Police in any enforcement and asked questions on what role the Council could play, noting the limited scope of the Council with such issues.

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Croad, SECONDED by Councillor Rowe, and

 

RESOLVED that the Committee note the issues raised and the lack of any current available solution, therefore asks Councillor Smerdon to speak with Highways Officers outside of the meeting.