POLL: Are Shetland’s roads becoming more dangerous for cyclists? 

Two of Shetland’s most successful athletes have urged the SIC to make its roads safer for cyclists.

Christine McLean and Carlos Riise – both of whom have won three island games medals – say drivers are overtaking cyclists while far too close and at high speed almost every day.

Mrs McLean says there is “definitely less tolerance” from drivers towards cyclists now.

They want the SIC and police to start an awareness campaign to make motorists slow down and give cyclists more space when overtaking.

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  • Christine and Andy Carter

    • July 12th, 2024 12:51

    Shetland roads have not “become” unsafe for cyclists. Shetland roads were ALWAYS unsafe for cyclists

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  • Bruce Smith

    • July 12th, 2024 15:36

    It’s not just cyclists. There seems to be a lot aggressive driving
    Speed for a HGV is 40 mph
    And its as if you shouldn’t be there
    There is a camera in my truck and I could report cars every day

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  • David smith

    • July 12th, 2024 18:38

    It’s not just cyclist’s. If your in a slower moving vehicle ie HGV 40mph limit
    It’s as though you shouldn’t be there
    They aggressively bully there way past

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  • Helen Maurice-Jones

    • July 13th, 2024 20:01

    On the occasions I’ve visited Shetland I’ve been quite shocked at the speed of vehicles and the arrogant lack of tolerance for those drivers who are more considerate.
    I am not at all surprised that cyclists in particular and potentially other road users are being put at risk and believe it’s imperative that the SIC lead a safety campaign to highlight the issues and concerns.

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