Safe Speed Forums

They carry the implication that a crash was somehow tied to the road at that location. Although that's possible, it's now only about 15% likely. (i.e. 85% of crashes take place away from traditional black spots). But tying a crash to a location tends to reinforce the idea that the road is to blame while reducing crashes depends on road users taking responsibility for their actions.

So in summary I think that roadside memorials tend to shift perceieved responsibilities in the wrong direction - away from individual road users rather than towards.

JT, the latest accident on the A591 at Bannerigg is of course missing from the bright new shiny signs they put up, just beyond Plumgarths, before Ratherheath.
It too will be seen by the parents, who will know that toll has increased by one - and it is THEIR son.

AND the tone of the sign implies the ROAD is dangerous, when in fact it is a combination of poor planning, and bad driving.
There was another closure on Bannerigg YESTERDAY, with 4 mile tail backs in each direction. I dont know if anyone was hurt, but it's alarming that we discussed this only a few days before the tragic accident, which was bound to happen sooenr or later, yet nothing is done to improve the design until somebody dies!!

It should say on the sign "This is a memorial to those who were injured or died due to the incomptance of the Highways Authority, and bad driving."

Now would that drive the message home?