Warning: new speed restrictions

26 Jan 2019 by John Swannick

As one outcome of a comprehensive risk review led by Club property supremo, Michael Moore, new formalised speed restrictions have been introduced in the car park.

Drivers are required to observe the 5mph limit and treat this as a limit and not a target. It will be reinforced, along with other Club policy, by the proposed behavioural rules being presented for adoption as the Club’s by-laws at the AGM on Wednesday (see under documents).

While practicality dictates sensible speeds when the car park is busy, this is not always the case when there is less traffic. There have been some near misses in the past, particulalry when younger members are on site.

As well as the speed limit signs, there is now a speed ramp at the car park entrance. This is quite steep so members need to be aware, especially those in low slung vehicles. It is intended to discourage the habit of some drivers who swing into the Club entrance at inappropriate speeds.

And shorter-sighted outfielders and drivers less able to use rear-view mirrors will welcome the vivid yellow painting of the car park kerb drop to the ground. While beaching of cars has been thankfully rare, many will have experienced close calls in reversing near the car park edge!



Location

Staplehurst Cricket & Tennis Club, Frittenden Road, Staplehurst, TN12 0DH

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