Safety measures have failed to stop motorists dicing with death at an Angus junction.
Angus Council agreed to put the road markings down last summer after deciding against £62,000 realignment work given the “low accident record”.
The red markings were finally put down on the north and south approaches to the Carnoustie junction in Muirdrum to warn of the crossroads following a public campaign.
The issue was highlighted when a string of “video nasties” went viral showing motorists failing to stop at the crossroads and driving straight across.
Residents say the safety measures have failed to nip the problem in the bud and it is just as bad as ever.
Another shocking video has now been made public to highlight the problem once again.
The footage shows a driver flying straight across the junction “at speed”.
He was described as driving “like a bullet” – flying across in less than a second.
The road he flew across is regularly used by cyclists and horses as well as members of the public.
Carnoustie SNP councillor Mark McDonald said: “The signage is clear heading into Muirdrum and frankly this example of reckless driving is all too familiar heading into Angus villages where many don’t adjust their speed.
“Steps have been taken to try and stop this from happening and most drivers do cross safely but its vital people pay attention behind the wheel follow the road signs.”
The latest video was posted on social media which prompted a warning from some residents that “it will take a fatality there before any action is taken”.
Carnoustie Independent councillor Brian Boyd said: “This dangerous junction must be given priority before someone is killed.
“What’s infuriating is the £250,000 which was wasted on a ‘nice to have’ roundabout only four miles away, merely to subside massive retailers coming to town and to encourage out of town shoppers in Arbroath, whilst its small independent retailers struggle in the High Street and West Port due to car parking charges and refusing to sort out the awful mess.”
Mr Boyd and his Carnoustie Independent colleague David Cheape took up the issue previously after communities committee councillors approved the recommendation of a ‘do nothing’ option.
The increased pressure led to the local authority taking action and putting down red road markings to warn of the impending crossroads.
Angus Council previously said the junction is not an accident cluster, which is specifically a location with two or more injury accidents over a two-year period.
A spokesman for Angus Council said: “Incidents of careless or dangerous driving should be reported to the police so they can make further enquiries.
“Where we receive any complaints or concerns relating to vehicles, such as vehicles travelling at excessive speed or drivers ignoring clear and established road signs and markings, we will report them to the Traffic Coordination Group forum, which is attended by Police Scotland.
“The next meeting is on May 28.”
