Dalry Drivers
I have just spent half an hour watching a Delivery Truck trying to unload at the Loading Bay in Dalry. As usual there were cars parked in this, reserved space. One, a Silver Ford Estate with a dog in the rear, was causing a problem. The owner had obviously spotted a space and, ignoring the No Parking signs, abandoned the car and dog. No thought of the inconvenience to others or the possibility of a Fine for their thoughtless action.
The mentality of some local drivers was, while the lorry was stopped in the middle of the road while trying to get parked, a motorist drove into a space in the loading bay and got out of his car. He was advised by the shop staff to move on.
I said, when the new Traffic Control System was introduced and motorists used the Loading Bay for their own use, that they were only making it easier for Parking Meters to be installed in the Town. This is the case in Kilmarnock and it can only be a matter of time before the Council make use of the revenue possibilities in Dalry. The Commmunity Council were promised at their last meeting that a Traffic Warden would visit Dalry once per week. Two weeks later we are still waiting to see one make his or her appearance. At a statutory Fine cost of £30.00 the wages of a Warden would be easily covered.
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