Recently, myself and husband were involved in a serious accident at the roundabout intersecting Dimsdale Road, Greenhead Road, and Stewarton Street in Wishaw. Despite having the right of way, we were T-boned by a speeding driver, an incident that could have been tragic. This roundabout is notorious for similar accidents, primarily due to excessive speeding on Stewarton Street.

This roundabout serves as the only access route to Dimsdale Road and is a critical crossing point for children attending local schools. Every day, students are risking their safety navigating this hazardous intersection. Currently, there are no traffic lights to regulate the flow or ensure the safety of pedestrians and drivers. The implementation of traffic lights is a vital solution to control speeding, manage traffic, and protect our community.

Statistics show that traffic lights reduce accidents at intersections by up to 50% according to various traffic safety studies. In the past two years alone, numerous accidents have been reported at this location, proving the urgent need for change to prevent future tragic incidents.

By investing in traffic lights at this location, we can significantly reduce crashes and enhance safety for both pedestrians and drivers. Local authorities, including the Wishaw council, need to prioritize this pressing safety concern and take immediate action to install traffic lights at the Dimsdale Road roundabout.

Your support is crucial in escalating this safety initiative to the attention of the relevant authorities. Let's work together to make Wishaw safer for everyone. Please sign this petition to urge the local council to install traffic lights at this dangerous roundabout. Together, we can prevent future accidents and protect our community.