NEW signage has been installed along Dawlish sea wall reminding the area is not open to cyclists.

The improved signage comes after reports of cyclists ignoring the No Cycling signs repeatedly over the last two years since the opening of the new sea wall.

Network Rail, working with Dawlish Town Council, has recently reviewed and updated the signs along the approaches to the sea wall.

The aim is to make them clearer and more effective.

The signs means cyclists must dismount to pass through chicane gates, designed to deter riding along the wall.

Just beyond the gate, a new safety sign highlights the risks and ‘politely’ asks cyclists to put pedestrians first.

But the responses have pointed out the signs are meaningless without enforcement.

At Red Rock, the signage serves to remind cyclists who have previously passed the same sign at Dawlish Warren.

A spokesman for Dawlish Town Council said: ‘Whilst Network Rail can’t fully prevent misuse by cyclists or motorists in the nearby car park, they are continuing to work closely with the local authority to explore further reasonable measures to improve safety in this area.’

Complaints have been made about cyclists ‘taking over’ the sea wall, despite the signs.

Signs were already in place at Boat Cove and by the footbridge.

But there were reports of cyclists ‘looking at them, then shrug and carry on’.

One pedestrian said: ‘Those who want to cycle there will still do so anyway, regardless of signs.’

A local cyclist said; ‘I always walk my bike but the amount of times I’ve told people who cycle along there, they didn’t care and I got a mouth full of abuse.’

Another resident said it was a ‘waste of time as cyclists will take no notice what so ever’.

It was also suggested many tourists on bikes insist on cycling along the wall who ‘don’t care’ and ignore the rules.