It's sad to see those drivers using the main Old Courts Road car park in Brigg who disobey the flow-of-traffic markings.
The arrows clearly indicate which way round to go, but you see many motorists heading in the opposite direction.
If there was a collision involving a car being driven contrary to the instructions, would this factor be taken into consideration?
Secondly, are the traffic flow arrows merely advisory, as this is not the public highway?
We think that's probably the case. But surely a bit of commonsense should be shown by driving the right way, as directed. If only as courtesy to other motorists.
The very welcome free parking concessions afforded by North Lincolnshire Council mean more vehicles each week in the car park, which we think enhances the need for drivers to follow the instructional arrows.
They are there to help traffic flow and to keep things safe.
View figures showing how many people use Brigg car parks
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It would make more sense to create a separate exit/entrance for the car park.
As for arrows, or other directional markers on roads.....essentially, they are for guidance purposes and don't necessarily carry any legally enforceable clause.
Although the attempt to recommend a direction, or route, the markings can be hidden by traffic......ie central London...where one has to plan ahead on a busy street, but the road-painted route signs are often covered by taxis and London buses!
Further....the entrance/exit is poorly designed; it's too narrow; those entering have a variety of routes about the car park, while those wishing to exit are encouraged to follow a meandering line of arrows; near the exit, drivers have to give way/stop at a lane junction 90 degrees to the exit and then have to swing sharply thro' 180 degrees to access Old Courts - often competing with traffic wanting to enter the car park.....this hair-pin swing is especially difficult for long vehicles, or those towing a trailer.
Consequently, there is often a bit of a traffic squirmish between the opposing cars....
....or skirmish, even!
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