40 mph at Clachan

[SmithD]

I think the count down signs do make a difference. It makes people aware that there is a different speed limit in place and give time to slow down to a built up area.

I don't think kilkenzie will make a great difference with a speed limit as most end up in the wall if they don't slow down!

For the likes of Clachan (I don't know if it does, not been up in ages) and Muasdale do have count downs maybe is because they have potential straights and overtaking chances, people speed up to go through. From experience they are black spots.

But put it this way if my child if she crossed the road at Muasdale - which she and I years ago! its much safer at 40mph that 60mph. Thye are built up areas! With a pavement running along side. You find people adhere to the 40mph that the 60 mph on the open road. But then there are people who don't!

[the ringmaster]

Surely it's not exactly rocket science to have the brains to slow down when your passing through a town, village or any built up area

[Ship called Dignity]

You are quite right about why one place and not another DavieP. I was only passing judgement on what it looks like with all these signs. The approach to Machrihanish is spoiled by them as is Muasdale.

Why have them coming into the town from the Glasgow road and not from the Machrihanish and Carradale roads also?

Are there so many folk are ignoring them? Only a thought.

Aye see what you mean Pete - they are quite unsightly.

Surely it's not exactly rocket science to have the brains to slow down when your passing through a town, village or any built up area

True Ringmaster - very good point.

unfortunately we all can't be of the same high level of genuis as your good self!

[the ringmaster]

True Davie but dont beat yourself up about it

[Ship called Dignity]

Meant to say Pete Reek - I agree with your comments about the metal meltdown at Muasdale etc in comparison to the smaller signs at Clachan.

Went through yesterday and they are clear enough to see - I only realised, last week, it was 40mph 200 yards in last week when I say the wee signs! Doh!

[Jambo]

Passed by over the weekend - not exactly the most obvious of signs especially coming from Campbeltown. Noticed you have the ridiculous situation of being able to speed up from 40 to 60 when you actually enter Clachan itself - surely they could have keep the speed limit at 40 when you are actually within the village?