On a number of occasions over the past year or two residents have raised the issue of speeding in Dargavel Village. There are clearly marked speed limits of 20mph around the majority of the development but residents are reporting that some road users are continuing to travel well in excess of that speed both on the main link roads (Slateford Road, Craigton Drive and Barrangary Road) but also within local side streets. Given that many of the side streets within the village are shared surfaces that are shared by pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, vehicles carrying excessive speed through the village is a real concern.
On behalf of the community, we would urge all motorists driving within Dargavel and Bishopton to be respectful of the speed limit and other road users at all times and be watchful for children playing, particularly when approaching corners or parked cars. Ultimately the speed limit is a limit and not a target and we’re sure there are areas within the village where even 20mph is excessive.
We have also raised this issue again with our local police officers and we’re pleased to hear that they have recently taken delivery of cutting edge speed detection equipment that will be in use in the community in the near future.
