Roadworks permits

Access Protection Markings

In certain circumstances we are able to provide access protection markings; these are white lines placed on the public road to highlight the presence of a driveway or private access.

Please note that access protection markings:

• will only be provided on public roads where the access has all necessary planning permissions and is served by a drop kerb
• are classed as advisory markings
• are unlikely to make a difference if the access is already clearly defined
• are currently provided free of charge

As each case is taken on its own merits, application should be made in writing detailing the difficulties you are experiencing. Email roadservices@eastlothian.gov.uk

Road Mirrors

We as the Roads Authority do not permit the installation of road mirrors on the public road network. Although there may be some existing mirrors, these have not been installed by East Lothian Council and are generally located within private land. We do not accept the argument that any visibility is better than no visibility, and maintain that a mirror can easily give a false sense of security to drivers by showing what is apparently a clear road even though there is traffic.

Some of the shortcomings of a mirror are -

• in certain lighting, reflections or glare can interfere with passing drivers' visibility
• mirrors can become obscured by frost, snow and become dirty or damaged
• it is difficult to accurately judge vehicle approach speeds in a roadside mirror if it is not well aligned
• if there is a wide approach it can be difficult to see approaching vehicles when they are further away
• pedestrians and cyclists may not show up well as they are often in the periphery of a mirror
• drivers using mirrors may unreasonably rely on the mirror without using normal caution (driving slowly, listening for traffic)