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Pavement “surfing” has once again made the headlines, after a collision on La Route des Capelles earlier this week triggered debate about cars mounting the curb.
After Bailiwick Law Enforcement posted about the RTC on Facebook, some in the comments suggested that the road should be made one-way as “it is a nightmare” to walk children to Hautes Capelles school on busy days.
Cars often have to mount the curb to pass on La Route des Capelles, as they do elsewhere in the island.
One commentator said “Guernsey must be the only place where you have to look both ways before stepping on to a pavement”.
Earlier this year a video was posted on the community group ‘Guernsey People Have Your Say’ criticising a driver for driving on the pavement. The comments that followed offered an insight into what is perceived to be a problem by many.
“Mount and stop, not mount and drive,” said one person.
“There are times when using the pavement is necessary but certainly not at speed,” said another.
Express reached out to Bailiwick Law Enforcement to get fresh comment on pavement surfing and how it’s tackled.
“As an offence, Driving on the Pavement constitutes cars that are both caught in the act of driving on the pavement, and also cars found parked on the pavement,” said Guernsey Police.
“Guernsey Police will continue to police pavement surfing proportionately, as some of the island’s roads are very narrow, however people caught cruising down the pavement when it would be clear to be driving on the road will be prosecuted if they are caught.
“If a driver needs to mount the pavement, they should either stop entirely, or slow to a near stop if safe to pass. They also must proceed with due care, paying regard to the safety of pedestrians as a priority.”
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