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Businessman raises concerns over speeding on busy north-east road

Michael Hastie has raised concerns about speeding on Great Western Road. (Picture:  Kami Thomson)
Michael Hastie has raised concerns about speeding on Great Western Road. (Picture: Kami Thomson)

A city businessman is calling on drivers to slow down when travelling along a busy road.

Michael Hastie, a quantity surveyor in Aberdeen, frequently witnesses cars and HGVs drive past his Great Western Road office over 40mph.

His concern over speeding traffic is heightened because his office is across the road from Arrdeir House, a care home for older people and vulnerable adults.

Mr Hastie, who is a former planning convener for the city council, said: “Cars have got a clear run outside so they go at excessive speeds.

“My concern is that there’s an old peoples’ home across the road, there’s also bins further up the road which will block the view of oncoming traffic.

“I’m not suggesting that that everyone is speeding but there are a lot of cars that do, it’s an accident waiting to happen.

“I have raised it with the police and the council and have suggested they put up the speed indicator signs because they come round the corner out of the town and just accelerate.”

There have been a number of crashes on the road over the years – in August there was a collision between two cars and a bus.

Local councillor Douglas Lumsden said there have been concerns in the community over speeding for a number of years.

He said: “There have been plenty of people who have come to me expressing concerns so this is a really serious issue and I share the concerns.

“I have been in touch again with Police Scotland to see what could be done.”

A city council spokeswoman said: “Speed surveys have been undertaken in the area and the results have been shared with Police Scotland as the enforcing body.

“It is intended to purchase vehicle-activated signs for use across the city to educate drivers of their speed, and this location can be considered for siting a sign.”

Police have said “road safety” continues to be a top priority.

Inspector David Cowie, who covers the west end and Hazlehead area, said: “The speed limit is there for a reason and is not a target. We operate a robust policy in respect of motorists driving at an inappropriate speed. In built up areas where there can be more vulnerable road users and an increased number of pedestrians drivers should be mindful and reduce their speed.

“We will continue to carry out speed checks as part of routine patrols and urge anyone with concerns to contact us on 101 with as much information as possible including vehicle make, model and registration number.

“We are liaising with the local authority to address traffic management measures going forward.”