To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department will review (i) road markings; (ii) signage; and (iii) other safety issues for the entry points to rural villages, particularly in reference to Diamond Road, Dromore, in order to improve road users' awareness and the safety of pedestrians.

My Department erected 30mph speed limits at villages which meet our policy ‘Setting Local Speed Limits in Northern Ireland’. Where necessary, village gateway treatments have been added in addition to the 30mph speed limit signs which include roundels and gateway signs.

These signs and road markings are maintained by my Department and renewed when necessary. My officials undertake reviews of safety on all roads when assessing the injury collision data received from the PSNI.

A review of PSNI collision data recorded on the Diamond Road, Dromore shows that this stretch of road has a reasonable safety record, and given the need for my Department to target its constrained funding where it will be most effective at providing road safety benefits, there are currently no plans to add to the existing rural entry point features at this location. However, I have asked my officials to assess the current signs and line markings and add to the schedule of works if necessary.

Any concerns about driver behaviour such as speeding, or parking which causes an obstruction to other road (and footway) users, or other inconsiderate behaviour should be directed to the police who have the powers of enforcement in that regard. They can be contacted on their non-emergency number, telephone 101.

One of the best ways to ensure safety on our roads and fulfil our long-term goal of eliminating death and serious injury by 2050, is by changing road user behaviour. As road users we all have a personal responsibility to behave in a way that keeps ourselves and others safe. The sad reality is that if we do not change our own attitudes when we are using the roads, our death toll will continue to increase.