HOBSONS Bay City Council will investigate improving road signs along a one-way street in Newport after receiving a letter from concerned residents.
Seven residents signed the letter claiming that “a dozen or so cars” were driving the wrong way down the one-way street each day.
The letter called for “both the signage and street markings to be made more prominent” in Tait St, and was presented to the council at the ordinary meeting on 27 June.
“Although some young drivers are obviously doing it deliberately, we believe many have not seen the signs or the road markings,” the joint letter said.
Tait St runs off Hall St near the shopping village and Newport railway station.
Councillor Bill Baarini told the council that the street was made a one-way street “fairly quickly” about two years ago and that road users may not be aware of the new rules.
Cr Baarini expressed concern about the situation, saying it exposed small children living in the street to unnecessary danger, and urged the council to refer the matter to Williamstown Police.
Cr Peter Hemphill told the council he had witnessed drivers abusing the road rules in Tait St and said the council would be “sympathetic” to requests for improved signage.
“Joan”, a Tait St resident for more than 50 years, said drivers had been driving the wrong way down the street for some time.
“Drivers turn the corner too fast and they can’t see the signs,” she said.
Long time resident “Susie”, said the issue was an “occasional problem” that was made worse by cars parking illegally along the street.
