Our first road safety black spot is the one way road system on the A272 running past the Star Public House and the town centre.  During rush hour, due to the close proximity of the traffic lights, cars tend to queue up and block the flow of traffic.  The worst place is the rear of the Star, where it is known for queuing traffic to be caught out by cars rounding the blind bend without warning of the queues.

Don't forget our newest safety black spot the hastily constructed roundabout on West Common Road and Appledore Gardens.  Remember its still a 40 MPH zone and the watch out for the New Road Layout Signs which are a mere 9 feet from the roundabout!  Potential queues likely at all times.  Please take care when turning at this junction as there is insufficient room to actually go AROUND the roundabout, due to unncessary road narrowing (as part of the roundabout's construction).

We next look at the roundabout at Portsmouth Road and Summerhill Lane.  A case of they managed to get it almost right.  Almost in that it works a little too safely for it's own good, however drivers please be warned that the council forgot to resurface part of the road, which may lead to your vehicle veering off the straight into houses on Summerhill Lane

Remember what we said about queueing traffic.   The lights opposite the entrance to Oathalll, are now automated and and expanded upon.  As a consequence drivers may find during rush hour that they may be queuing on the Oathall/Sydney Road roundabout.  Remember reading and watching television in queueing traffic is a hazard to others!  In order to accomodate the traffic lights, the road again has been narrowed, please note there are no KEEP CLEAR boxes which would otherwise result in safer driving.

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