Great borders run to be castrated.......
Discussion
It had to happen sooner or later, but now it's out in the open.
From BBC Scotland website:
"Speed limits could be reduced on two rural routes in the Scottish Borders in a bid to cut road accidents.
Councillors are being advised to consult on the changes to the A6088 from Carter Bar to Hawick and the A708 from Selkirk to Moffat.
Officials said the move to cut the limit from 60mph to 50mph could have "positive results" for road safety.
Councillors for the two areas involved have given a mixed response to the proposals.
Hawick councillors Zandra Elliot, Jock Houston and Stuart Marshall have expressed "early support" for the A6088 scheme.
However, there have been some doubts expressed about the A708 plan.
Councillors Vicky Davidson and Carolyn Riddell-Carre, who initially welcomed the scheme, have voiced concern about the environmental impact of the signs required.
The issue will be debated by councillors and, if they decide to proceed, will be taken out to consultation with the communities involved."
For those of you who don't know the roads, they're two of the best runs in the borders, and are used by bikers from north and south of the border on weekend runs.
The A708 takes you past the Glen Cafe at St Marys Loch, a great biker stop, and it was pretty busy on Sunday.
The police are regular visitors, and always up for a chat. They certainly don't think that a speed limit reduction is necessary, most riders are sensible, and those that aren't, well, a reduction in speed limit won't make a blind bit of difference. That goes for cars drivers too.
From BBC Scotland website:
"Speed limits could be reduced on two rural routes in the Scottish Borders in a bid to cut road accidents.
Councillors are being advised to consult on the changes to the A6088 from Carter Bar to Hawick and the A708 from Selkirk to Moffat.
Officials said the move to cut the limit from 60mph to 50mph could have "positive results" for road safety.
Councillors for the two areas involved have given a mixed response to the proposals.
Hawick councillors Zandra Elliot, Jock Houston and Stuart Marshall have expressed "early support" for the A6088 scheme.
However, there have been some doubts expressed about the A708 plan.
Councillors Vicky Davidson and Carolyn Riddell-Carre, who initially welcomed the scheme, have voiced concern about the environmental impact of the signs required.
The issue will be debated by councillors and, if they decide to proceed, will be taken out to consultation with the communities involved."
For those of you who don't know the roads, they're two of the best runs in the borders, and are used by bikers from north and south of the border on weekend runs.
The A708 takes you past the Glen Cafe at St Marys Loch, a great biker stop, and it was pretty busy on Sunday.
The police are regular visitors, and always up for a chat. They certainly don't think that a speed limit reduction is necessary, most riders are sensible, and those that aren't, well, a reduction in speed limit won't make a blind bit of difference. That goes for cars drivers too.
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