‘Grow up’

Dear Editor:

I live near the intersection of Scotland Street and Belsyde Avenue in Fergus. Since the “stay-at-home” mandate due to COVID-19, my neighbours and I have been witnessing a lot of senseless disregard for the posted speed limits.

There are a multitude of drivers that, of late, continually use Scotland Street (from Belsyde to St. Andrews) as a speedway; the under-25 crowd in their tiny loud cars and the majority, family types, driving a variety of vehicles.

Now drivers, ask yourselves this: if you have children, how would you like me and my neighbours driving through your neighbourhood at 70 to 90km/h? You would be screaming for police help!

We have children as well – some have to cross Scotland Street from time to time. Do we need special times or perhaps a pass to do so? Maybe you would like a speed bump halfway down the hill - would that slow you down?

Really folks, grow up. A driver’s licence is, and always has been, a privilege - not a right. It is yours to lose.

JB Martin, Fergus