Speed signs at Reiss help increase road safety
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Subsea7 and Shell UK have teamed up to instal speed signs at Reiss in a bid to address road safety concerns.
Welcoming the signs, Sinclair’s Bay Community Council Chairperson Maysie Calder, said: “The donation of the speed signs is fantastic. Our community in Reiss has for a long time, been very concerned about vehicles speeding through the village.
"Random police speed checks and publicity has helped, but these permanent signs will greatly support our goal of having safer roads with no accidents. We've already seen a definite improvement in driver speeds, and would like to say a big thank you to Shell and Subsea7 for their generosity and their help in making the village a safer place to live."
Supporting the local community around its bundle fabrication site has been an important part of Subsea7’s operations over the last 40 years. In partnership with Shell UK, three vehicle activated radar speed detection signs were donated to Sinclair’s Bay Community Council for the village of Reiss at the end of December.
Subsea7 Wester fabrication site manager Gordon MacGregor, said: “We are very pleased to be able to collaborate with our local community to increase road safety awareness and help prevent accidents on busy rural roads. The signs are a very visible guide for drivers especially at night and during darker days and this will help reduce speeds.”
The LED light-up signs have been erected on Harland Road, the B876 and the A99, to advise drivers of the speed limit as they approach the village of Reiss.
Studies have shown that unlike traditional street signs, the high-visibility radar speed signs can be effective in reducing average speeds and increasing compliance to the speed limit.
Site and community safety is a key priority for Subsea7 and Shell, with both companies active in school engagements and road safety programmes.
“Road traffic safety is one of the most important areas that we need to focus on with the Penguins Project,” said Shell UK’s Penguins Project Director. “It ensures that all of our staff, contractors and suppliers return home safely to their families at the end of the working day. We were delighted to be able to contribute to this initiative, which will also improve safety for the local community.”
