🚗💰 Caught in the ‘Magic Roundabout’ Catch? 💥
Heads up, drivers! If you’ve been around the Trostre Roundabout in Llanelli, you might know it’s more than just a way to get from A to B. Carmarthenshire Council has raked in over £1 million from a shocking number of fines in just under three years.
What’s causing all the fuss? It’s a sneaky bus lane that’s catching unsuspecting drivers and handing them a £70 fine for the pleasure! 😲 The lane is marked with the usual ‘buses only’ signs and symbols, but thousands are still getting caught out—over 16,000 just in the past 18 months!
Many locals feel this roundabout is doing more than directing traffic; it’s driving income for the council, which insists the funds support public transport and road improvements. Yet, some are calling it a “modern-day highway robbery”. 🚦
One regular driver lamented, “The lane’s so awkwardly placed that once you’re on it, reversing back isn’t safe. It feels like a trap.” Another called for clearer signs, dubbing it a “complete farce”.
The council stands firm, claiming all signage complies with regulations, and assures any surplus from fines is meticulously reinvested. Still, questions linger about its primary purpose: ensuring road safety or boosting budget lines? 🤔
Are you local to Llanelli? Have you been caught out by this infamous roundabout? Share your stories and thoughts below! 📣
🔗 [Link to council’s statement and more info]