Dave Grylls, of Wolverton Drive, Kingsteignton, writes:

There is no doubt that the population of Kingsteignton will increase quite dramatically over the next few years.

So, perhaps, it is not too early to consider the horrendous chaotic road system which already exists within the town itself.

As anticipated the Kingsteignton by-pass down the years has alleviated the holiday traffic congestion once experienced. The town, however, is still quite congested throughout the whole of the day and at peak periods, absolute chaos.

A major tidying-up of the main routes throughout the town would help considerably, coupled with some tightening of the laws on parking and obstructions.

1. Exeter Road from Chudleigh Road junction to the roundabout at Sandygate at best does not cater for two lanes of traffic, hampered by the traffic lights at Ley Lane junction.

2. The chicane system of control throughout Rydon Road is farcical; on many occasions the yield road markings are not visible because of residents’ parked cars.

3. Crossley Moor Road on the approach to Rydon Road allows only single line traffic. There are also a number of near misses on the bend passing the council houses.

4. The exit junction from Wolverton Drive into Broadway Road is quite tricky at best, so I appeal to motorists not to park just inside the road junction.

Many inconsiderate motorists consider it normal to straddle the pavements and roundabout, simply to visit a shop or unload. This results in many pedestrians and wheelchair users being forced into the the road.

This really is not a safety-conscious town and changes need to be made. Vehicles quite often obstruct the pedestrian crossings and zigzag lines to use the cashpoints – not only dangerous but illegal.

Driving a bus around the congested streets of Kingsteignton must really be a nightmare and I take my hat off to the drivers.

Perhaps the fire service could arrange for their next training exercise to take place around Kingsteignton.

A note for those in cul-de-sac situations: the wide area at the end is for turning and not unlimited 24/7 parking.

Enforcing the driving laws in Kingsteignton could make driving and walking a whole lot more pleasant and safer.

This will not cost a great deal of money, but demands more law enforcement and a great deal more considerations for all.