The mother of a teenager killed in a cycling accident has accused Aberdeenshire Council of failing to act on her concerns about the spot where he died.
Connor Shields, 14, was knocked off his bike at the crossroads of the A975 Newburgh to Cruden Bay road on July 17, 2013.
Now his mother Janet is appealing for other road users who have had accidents at the same site to come forward.
She also wants to hear from any groups or individuals who have complained about the crossroads in the hope that together they can make a stronger case for improvements.
Mrs Shields, of Ellon, believes the local authority should be doing more to highlight the dangers of the junction, which comes after a dip in the road.
She also believes the current “give way” arrangement should be changed to a “stop” sign.
Last night Aberdeenshire Council insisted the dip in the road was not an issue for visibility at the crossing – and said the site does not meet the “strict criteria” for a stop sign.
However, Mrs Shields said: “If there was a stop sign, my boy and his friends would have stopped. If the hidden dip had been properly sign-posted, my son would possibly be alive.”
Following the accident, Mrs Shields also raised concerns about overgrown grass and shrubs by the side of the road and made contact with a senior council officer, who examined the site and ensured it was cut back.
Her other concerns regarding the stop sign and dip were not answered, however, and now she is asking the public to help make her case for improved safety by coming forward with details of accidents or complaints they have lodged.
Official figures show there have been nine accidents within 6ft of the junction since 2005 to date.
Connor has been the only person to lose his life at the spot, although there have been three serious accidents.
A spokesman for Aberdeenshire Council said last night: “Police Scotland has confirmed the dip is not an issue, as have recent site visits. Vehicles can be seen and can see other road users.
“There are strict criteria for stop signs and this site does not merit them. There is large advance direction sign prior to the junction advising of the crossroads ahead, which means no small triangular give way sign is required.”
To get in touch with Mrs Shields, e-mail janetshields@btinternet.com.