PEDESTRIANS have raised concerns about speeding on Ayr’s Dalblair Road between the Mercure Hotel and Burns Statue Square.

Many feel that trying to cross the road in these areas can be difficult and measures should be taken to address the issue and prevent it.

Speeding in this part of the town was discussed at a recent public meeting at Ayr Town Hall. Concerned members of the public, David Connelly, Frances Brown and Andrew Crawford addressed the Fort, Seafield and Wallacetown Community Council about their fears.

 It was highlighted that the Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA) had previously advised that more signage for the 20mph speed limit was required.

But it was also noted that this advice was provided over a year ago. Bill Grant, who attended the meeting, confirmed that the ARA and the Police Scotland traffic department are aware of the ongoing issue.

Mr Grant also said he would like to see police with a speed gun in this stretch of road to catch speeders and to act as a warning.

Peter McCall advised members that there have been prosecutions for speeding in Dalblair Road. But Frances Brown believes buses are the worst offenders .

She also raised the issue of people not giving way as they join Dalblair Road from Dalblair Way, as they don’t appear to see the roundabout. Road markings need to be refreshed.

South Ayrshire Police division recently launched their ‘new driver scheme’ to advise those who recently passed their tests stay safe on the roads. 

The aim is to supplement the skills taught by driving instructors, by providing a solid reminder of the individual responsibilities that the driver has, both for themselves and for other road users.

Inspector Lorraine Napier, from the Trunk Road Patrol Group, said: “Too many young people are involved in serious and fatal collisions on Scottish roads.

“Our presentation will demonstrate the consequences for new drivers, their passengers and other road users if they drive inappropriately.”