Keith Battman
5 Jul 2019 · Coroner Karen Harrold · West Sussex
This report repeats 1 earlier warning. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. insufficient chevron warning signs at Seaford College bend
“lam concerned that the number of black and white chevrons installed immediately outside of the entrance to Seaford College are insufficient. There are now two small raised chevrons to aifow for the dip in the road but they do not appear to adequately draw the attention of drivers approaching the bend to the fact that there is a sharp hand bend ahead. Consideration must be given to how many are needed and their location taking into account the topograghy and sight lines.”
2. inadequate speed warning at 350m before bend
“There is a speed limit sign approximately 350 metres back from the bend as you travel south. | am concerned this does not in itself give sufficient warning and perhaps a vehicle activated flashing warning sign should be installed to detect the speed of approaching traffic and alert drivers to slow down.”
3. need for overall road improvement on A285 near Seaford College
“Overall, consideration should be given to whether this stretch of road in both directions needs further improvement.”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.80 · moderate
Earlier report
“The A285 is an ancient rural road and it does not meet the design standards of a modern road.”
This report
“There is a speed limit sign approximately 350 metres back from the bend as you travel south.”