caddylamb Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Is it only me that thinks that waiting to cross the runway, after the barrier goes up but having to wait longer until the red lights stop is confusing. Today first time visitors to the Island set off when the barrier lifted to be told off at the other side because the lights had still been red. Surely it makes more sense for the barrier to be lifted when the red lights go off, not before, the same as railway crossings on the mainland. I know red lights mean stop but the novelty of crossing the runway means the lights can be overlooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuckoo Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 As you have to sit for quite a few minutes whilst the barriers are closed ,perhaps instead of gowking out of your car windows looking for a plane maybe you could read the signage that is blatently in front of your windscreen. caddylamb and Itchyfeet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Only guessing here, but I would think leaving the lights on for a bit longer than having the barriers in place, is intended to allow whoever is opening the barriers time to get the barriers and themselves safely out of the road traffic lanes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelsup Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I think the barrier acts as a visual stimulant for those that used to ignore the red light and claim they could'nt see it . Probably better to wait a mo rather than get tyre marks on your roof. caddylamb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuckoo Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Okay lets sort a few things out here for those who either can not read road singage or choose to ignore it .Firstly lights are on the post and actual barriers ,hard to miss them .Next time your first in line take a look ,two sets of lights .Secondly it is illegal to go through a red light,so all that have done so and only got a ticking off think yourself lucky,in the not so distant pass (go check back pages of the S/T)someone was given a hefty fine,Thirdly safety of barrier staff ,some years ago a barrier staff mamber was "brushed" by a car jumping the lights .And lastly they are there for you the car driver/passengers safety,think about it do you really want to be hit by a plane ? Sadly we only have to look at recent news events to see the catastrophic outcome of such an event caddylamb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 The lights for years were on pretty high poles, and it could be very difficult to see them sometimes when heading south with the sun in your face, but the height they've been at now for a while, there's really not much excuse for not being aware of them, especially with all the fences and huts and whatnot around them. Besides, having witnessed numerous landings by a certain BAF pilot back in the day, who had thing for coming in very long, and very low from the west, to the point he didn't always get to the tar before touching down. Giving those guys plenty of time and room comes naturally - jostling for pole position with so metal travelling at that speed just doesn't come over as a winnable thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urabug Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 The sign many years ago simply said -STOP ON RED LIGHT. I never did as i did not want to damage my car caddylamb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorrie Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Is it only me that thinks that waiting to cross the runway, after the barrier goes up but having to wait longer until the red lights stop is confusing. Today first time visitors to the Island set off when the barrier lifted to be told off at the other side because the lights had still been red. Surely it makes more sense for the barrier to be lifted when the red lights go off, not before, the same as railway crossings on the mainland. I know red lights mean stop but the novelty of crossing the runway means the lights can be overlooked. Yup, it's only you caddylamb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddylamb Posted August 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Well there you go, thanks everyone. Next time someone comes up and hires a car I'll remind them that even in Shetland a red light light means stop! geaandgary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Next time someone comes up and hires a car I'll remind them that even in Shetland a red light light means stop! And if they come from outwith the UK, it wouldn't go amiss to remind them which side of the road they're supposed to be on either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddylamb Posted August 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 And warn them not everyone in Shetland not everyone goes the right way round a roundabout! Or should that be the left way round a roundabout...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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