Kirkcaldy retail park drivers on wrong side of road to avoid drive-thru queues

The queues at lunchtime mean that some drivers are now going on the wrong side of the road.

Lines of cars are often stretched along the main road of Kirkcaldy retail park during lunch time, with some people reporting near-misses at the pedestrian crossing.

Kirkcaldy MSP David Torrance says he has had a number of constituents come forward after almost being hit by speeding on the wrong side of the road.

Mr Torrance said: “Following contact from a number of concerned constituents, I have written to McDonald’s and the owners of Fife Central Retail Park, Capreon.

“On a regular basis, cars queuing for the restaurant is backing up and stopping the flow of traffic along Chapel Park.

"Due to this congestion, vehicles can regularly be seen travelling the wrong way on the opposite side of the road to pass these stationery vehicles; a practice which is neither legal nor safe.

“I have received reports from many people who have feared for their safety as they attempt to use the zebra crossing in this area with several re-counting near misses with cars travelling at excessive speeds on the opposite side of the road as they try to beat oncoming traffic.”

He said that it could only be a matter of time before someone is hurt if action isn’t taken soon.

He said: “Earlier this week, I paid a visit to the retail park at a typical lunchtime. In the short time I was there, I personally witnessed numerous cars, and vans, participating in this extremely dangerous behaviour.

“Whilst I in no way condone or excuse the behaviour of these motorists, who are all fully aware of their duty to drive responsibly and safely at all times and make a deliberate choice to drive recklessly, I have contacted McDonald’s to ask for a meeting as a matter of urgency to discuss the issues being caused by traffic waiting to access their Drive-thru.”

"I have also urged the owners of the site to carry out an assessment of the current road layout and to consider what action can be taken to improve safety as I strongly believe it to be only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured.”