| An off-duty Dundee policewoman who was almost knocked down by “boy racers” as she walked her dog, today condemned the speedsters as road thugs, writes Bryan Kay.
The female officer was recently walking along Broughty Ferry Road at about 11 pm when she almost fell victim to the irresponsible driving.
The officer claimed the incident was not an isolated case and said she believes the culprits are cleverly capitalising on the force changeover from back-shift to night shift.
She said she has witnessed cars ignoring the traffic lights at Greendykes Road and others possibly reaching speeds of up to 100 mph.
Local councillor John Corrigan said he would be raising the matter with police headquarters.
Inspector Gordon Taylor, in charge of road policing in Dundee, said the force would continue to detect and deter the practice of the late night and early morning speeding on targeted city roads.
Mr Corrigan said the issue was another instalment in a long line of road safety problems in the Craigiebank area.
He said, “I am utterly shocked at the possibility that a good road like Broughty Ferry Road is being used by people who are basically criminals, using speed to race against others.
“The potential for death and injury is really horrific for both themselves, other road users and pedestrians.
“I will be writing to Chief Superintendent Ian Alexander to raise the matter with him.”
Tayside Police speed cops have vowed to hammer the speedsters, using both high visibility patrols and unmarked vehicles.
Inspector Taylor said, “Certainly with regards to shift changeover we do adjust. It’s no coincidence that into the late evening and early morning we have detected travelling in excess of the speed limit in Broughty Ferry Road, Riverside Drive and other areas.
“I won’t label them boy racers but these are the type of people we have reported. This is something we will continue.
“Through high profile we try to deter but we also use unmarked vehicles to detect speedsters.
“We continually flag up the fact there are risks both to themselves, other road users, pedestrians, and also those under the influence and not able to judge.
“We will continue to try to detect and deter. These people should appreciate there are, and we have had, serious consequences.” |
