Speeding issues being addressed in Laxey

Saturday, 4 February 2017 00:00

Credit: Roads Policing Unit Facebook Page

Investigations have started into whether there's a speeding problem in Laxey.

Garff Commissioners have received concerns from residents claiming its dangerous when pulling off certain junctions in the village.

These include the top of Minorca Hill, Ramsey Road and Ard Reayrt.

This week the Roads Policing Unit has been out with speed guns to establish whether there are issues - the Department of Infrastructure is also looking at potential traffic calming measures.

Deputy clerk for the commissioner Martin Royle says they take road safety seriously:

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