Police in Dundee say they're involved at a latest pattern of drivers ignoring cease alerts at an area railway degree crossing regardless of the specter of approaching trains.
The British Transport Police (BTP) says it's conscious of 4 incidents of "deliberate misuse" of the extent crossing at Broughty Ferry within the house of two days. Drivers are allegedly failing to cease when crossing alerts are flashing pink - indicating that a prepare is imminent.
Community Rail says seven critical incidents of misuse have been recorded because the begin of the yr. Failing to cease for a degree crossing sign is a legal offence and might land drivers with penalty factors and a high quality or a jail sentence - in the event that they're fortunate sufficient to flee with their life.
Steven Griffin, degree crossing supervisor for Community Rail in Scotland, mentioned there was "no excuse" for ignoring directions to cease on the junctions when required. He added: "We're urging everybody to comply with security directions to keep away from injuring themselves and others.
“We work intently with British Transport Police to boost consciousness of the hazards of misusing crossings and with native councils and different stakeholders to coach the general public on methods to keep protected close to the railway.”
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Shona Robison, native SNP MSP for the Dundee Metropolis East constituency, mentioned: "The latest improve in incidents on the Broughty Ferry Stage Crossing is regarding. This Stage Crossing is a crucial asset for the local people and misuse presents a critical danger to everybody’s security.
“It’s important that drivers are alert, take discover of the crossing sign flashing pink and cease their car instantly to keep away from placing themselves and others in peril.”
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