‘Most Absurd’ road sign sparks outrage as locals say it’s ‘ridiculous’ | Cornwall Live

A speed limit sign installed in a village in Cornwall has left people stunned – as it was installed in the middle of a footpath. The 30mph sign in Tuckingmill, near Camborne, looks incredibly out of place as everyone using the path, including mobility scooter users, will have to avoid the post to get by.

Local resident Mr Berry labeled the location “absolutely ridiculous”, pointing out the inconvenience it was causing to pedestrians and families in the area. He expressed his disbelief at the decision, calling it “most absurd” – saying it was an obstruction to everyday activities such as walking dogs or visiting local parks.

After the news was shared, many people flocked to CornwallLive’s comments section to have their say, with users airing their views on the misplaced sign. Some were puzzled, others frustrated, and you can read a selection of the comments below.

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A spokesman for Cormac, a Cornwall Council company, said: “We are implementing the 20mph limit scheme in Camborne, Pool, Illogan and Redruth to make the roads safer, healthier and greener for everyone. Although we have installed a significant number of new roads. signs, the sign in Tuckingmill was positioned incorrectly.

“We have already identified this issue and the post will be relocated to a more appropriate location. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.”

User Graham1 suggested: “The sign is not for drivers but for electric scooters and cyclists as that’s where they go all the time..”

Baggyboatee replied: “I agree with you! I find myself moving off the sidewalk and onto the road because of them.”

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Ypgi9409 said: “Just what scooter riders need, another hurdle to negotiate. “Come on Cornwall Council – WAKE UP AND USE COMMON SENSE”.

Jamsdad replied: “I think they have common sense, they’ve admitted that a mistake was made and they’re moving the sign.”

Petho1 added: “Why don’t they hire staff with common sense? It should have been obvious to ordinary people that it was not the right place. Money to install it – wasted, money to remove it and resurface – wasted and then have to start all over again.”

Baggyboatee added: “Funny how numpty who put it there in the first place thought it would be ok.”

On our Cornwall Live Facebook page, Barry Weeks said: “Lots of money wasted when they have to go back and move them back to where they were.”

Dietmar Sch: “Tripping hazard. Health and safety… has it been reported yet or are we waiting for the first accident to move to the old place immediately?”

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