Great site-shame about the speed !!!

This story happened on: 13/08/2012

My husband and I have just returned from Maragowan at Killin and had a fabulous time!

It was a beautiful site and the weather was brilliant,topped off with superb Olympic coverage on the TV made a great holiday.

However, we have noticed that not only on this site but on a few others we have visited in the past that some of the people on site whether arriving with their caravans,motorhomes or indeed just generally coming or going-there were an awful lot driving far too fast

The suggested 5mph at the entrance was taken on board by most but not by enough-and on numerous occasions my husband and I had conversations about what if a child came out from a caravan at 20-30 mph a car would find it difficult to stop

Wardens should be able to have a quiet word with these people ignoring the suggested speed limit before an accident happens !!!

I would like to hear your thoughts about this.

Kim commented on 13/08/2012 15:38

Commented on 13/08/2012 15:38

most sites seem to suffer from this and not just club sites I do not know an answer mor sleping policemen ?the wardens have enough to do with out extra policing come on members do think it could be your child or dog or even YOU.

Mo1 commented on 13/08/2012 15:53

Commented on 13/08/2012 15:53

I agree the wardens are busy but ultimately they are in charge of the site-if I felt it would do I any good I would speak to the offenders myself -but would probably get shouted down or told to mind my own business but, these people should take responsibility for driving in a busy area

CWBurns commented on 15/08/2012 23:34

Commented on 15/08/2012 23:34

Did you notice if it was new arrivals or departures that were speeding? I must admit that I am guilty of breaking the 5mph limit at these times but after unwinding and in between I stick to the limit. I wonder if it's with the hustle and bustle of getting in at the start and then away at the end that speeding is a problem? Not that that's an excuse.

landymick commented on 16/08/2012 10:51

Commented on 16/08/2012 10:51

yes i agree there are a lot speeding is a problem on site we are on our august tour this year we r doin wales am at moment on our third site on the west coast of wales have been to tewksbury which was very good and speeding did not seem to be problem there, then moved to 1 of our favourate sites freshwater east and there quite a few insisted in useing first gear and speeding down the hill near the second toilet block. But the thing I found most frightening was the bikes and scooters used by both adults and children saw 2 falls by children over the speed bump at the bottom of ramp, and also  if cars have to go slow why not the bicycles saw 1 young child race down that hill pass a car going slow and inbetween me as well and i was on foot what would have happened if he came off at that bump and under the car , or hit me because i have bad mobility. So please parents instill into your children to take care on site and drivers keep your speed down how would you feel if it was your child or if you god forbid hit your own child while spedding on site .

KEEP YOUR SPEED DOWN AND SAVE UPSET.

Theviewmaster133 commented on 16/08/2012 12:00

Commented on 16/08/2012 12:00

On arrival members should have to purchase a Caravan Pennant on a stick and a member of the party should then walk in front of the vehicle waving it at all times LOL

TheWellies commented on 16/08/2012 15:26

Commented on 16/08/2012 15:26

I try and stick to the speed limit but with an automaric in 1st gear it still sometimes gets to 10 mph even if I'm not touching the accelerator.   But I would agree that there are a lot of people out there who I'm sure just ignore the signs.   On a site we at recently I'm sure there were a few drivers who must have been doing close to thirty mph as they drove to their vans.   I should also say that the site was quite full and there were a lot of children about

landymick commented on 16/08/2012 16:53

Commented on 16/08/2012 16:53

Would be quite funny to see you walking in front of your car with a pennant on own cos spouse has had to shoot to the loo how would you drive your car when left on own lol

 

IJH commented on 19/08/2012 11:34

Commented on 19/08/2012 11:34

We find this is a problem on most sites. Some people just don't think of the implications of speeding and completely flout the rules. Godrevy CCS in Cormwall has a board just inside the entrance where they post the registration numbers of cars that have been reported for speeding. I don't know if it works but it certainly puts the offenders to shame!

DangerCurves commented on 15/08/2013 15:39

Commented on 15/08/2013 15:39

the wardens at ferry meadows were telling children off for going so fast on their bikes!  A child had been taken to the local A&E after an accident on her bike!  the parents in the cars should know better, saying that though i bet they are those that speed whilst towing as well!?  caravanning is slow hence the speeds!!!!!!

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