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Route Alert 11 October 2004 Route Alert is a new scheme launched by the Department of Transport which alerts
drivers to routes on the Island which have a higher than average casualty rate.
The first routes to be included in this scheme are Douglas to Ballasalla and
Castletown to Port St
Mary. Leaflets and signs along the route aim to raise awareness of drivers
to specific problems. The signs carry an instruction to motorists such as "Watch
Your Speed" or "Keep Your Distance" to inform them of specific problems. The
signs also carry information about the number of casualties there have been over
the last three years. These figures will be updated every six months to
continually reinforce the message to the road user.
Simon Barker, Traffic and Safety Manager said:
"The Department carries out improvements at locations where accidents
regularly occur, such as junctions or bends. On some roads however, accidents
are spread along the route, rather than at specific locations. Route Alert is a
new initiative to highlight these roads to the motorist."
Dawn Henley, Road Safety Manager said:
"Backing up the roadside information with leaflets again marking out the most
significant hazards along with general advice will help educate motorists and
improve safety along these routes."
Sergeant John Kinrade said:
"By giving road users information regarding potential hazards they may face
during a particular journey it will make them more aware, they should react to
this information, exercise care, pay attention and give consideration to other
road users, this hopefully will result in less collisions which will reduce the
number of people being injured on our roads." More stories >>>
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