Whilst the idea of putting up a railing as a ‘visual cue’ for negotiating the corner means well, it’s just an invitation for another vehicle to once again get it wrong and demolish it.
The problems encountered by drivers scraping their vehicles get no sympathy from me.It begs the question about their driving ability.
If they can’t manage a sharp corner then they are obviously in danger of knocking down a pedestrian on another sharp corner with no ‘visual cue’ and no high curb for protection.
READ MORE: Salisbury people in the New Year Honours list 2025
READ MORE: ‘My new car was damaged on the kerb under the Fisherton railway bridge’
My experience of turning from Southwestern Road and under Fisherton Street Bridge goes like this:
1. I look at the road properly to note the hazards
2. I have a complete awareness of my vehicle’s dimensions
3. I drive accordingly, focusing my mind on the path the back wheels of my vehicle are likely to take.
Instead of compensating drivers for their vehicle’s damage maybe the council could donate some money to give them refresher driving lessons.
Bill Richards
Stoford
Send letters by email to newsdesk@salisburyjournal.co.uk or by post to Editor, Salisbury Journal, Suite B (Ground Floor), Milford House, Milford Street, Salisbury, SP1 2BP.