TRAFFIC calming devices may be installed on dangerous roads, but drivers need to take responsibility for their actions and stick to the speed limit.
This was the message from City of Bunbury deputy mayor Brendan Kelly after council voted to consider the inclusion of traffic calming devices in Carey Park at its meeting on Tuesday night.
The need for the devices was brought to council’s attention by residents who are worried driver behaviour in the area could lead to a serious accident.
Residents in the Stables complex on Barr Road had presented the City with a petition calling for safety measures to combat hoon drivers who use the road as a short-cut.
On Tuesday night council voted to consider the project in 2016-17 at an estimated cost of $12,000.
The City has consulted with residents in past years about road safety in the Stables area, resulting in traffic management studies and the installation of blister islands on Barr Road in 2009.
Mr Kelly said road users needed to take responsibility for their actions and to drive within the speed limit.
“Hoon behaviour is not acceptable anywhere and I encourage people who witness erratic driving to contact police,” Mr Kelly said.
“We are also heading into winter and road safety is paramount at this time of year.
“There are also more cyclists on our roads and drivers need to take their rights and safety into consideration.”
