Legality of erecting convex traffic mirror on public road for concealed entrance

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We live in a rural area and as we have a concealed entrace to our house I am planning to put up a large convex mirror accross the road from entrance to improve safety when pulling out onto the road (cars travel this road at high speed).

Does anyone know if there are any legal implications if I put this mirror up?
Do I need to notify the local authority that I am putting the mirror up?

Any advice appreciated.
 
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Might be worth calling the local authority for authorisation/advice on the matter, then you shouldn't have any future issues ?

Also, you should be sure that the piece of land you are putting the mirror on has been agreed with/allowed by the land owner, very NB
 
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Can you just put it on an ESB pole? What are they going to do about it?
 
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Take it down, perhaps?
 
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You should NEVER erect anything on an ESB pole, it's a huge fire safety risk.

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If you own the site across the road I cant see any problem, in fact its quite common. Otherwise get permission from the landowner, its a safety issue afterall.
 
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Just make sure that the mirror is positioned in such a way that it doesn't confuse drivers at night.
 
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shesells said:
You should NEVER erect anything on an ESB pole, it's a huge fire safety risk.

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I can't see the wind blowing a mirror up onto a power line.
 
Re: Legality of Convex mirror for concealed entrance

where can you buy them?, need one for turning in to entrance (turning right off a bend that curls away to the left).
 
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Years ago at the family home we erected one of these mirrors across the road. It was so handy as visibility was poor. It lasted about two weeks and was stolen! Can't remember where they got it but it was quite expensive. I'd suggest you attach it very strongly so its not easy to steal.
 
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Thanks for the advice folks, much appreciated,

I putting the mirror up tomorrow, the wife amd kids were nearly killed this afternoon pulling out onto the road, priority is clear now - safety first - let council tell me its ok to let families be at risk of being killed by speeding cars.

I've been in touch with a decent and reliable local councillor (who also has a convex mirror erected outisde his home) - he is checking with the authorities if it is allowed to have mirrors erected to prevent our families being at risk of being killed due to the problem of speeding traffic on rural roads...
 
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michaelm said:
Just put it up and don't worry about it.
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I'm not so sure about this advice.

Suppose I'm traveling along the main road and I'm dazzled or otherwise momentarily distracted by your mirror. If an accident ensued I think I might be inclined to take a civil suit against you!

I would check with the planning department of the Local Authority and follow though the official process.
 
Update on mirror...
First mirror was smashed by a rock (not accidentally)
Fitted second mirror and the post+mirror was nicked.
Not fitting another one.
 
ajapale said:
Suppose I'm traveling along the main road and I'm dazzled or otherwise momentarily distracted by your mirror. If an accident ensued I think I might be inclined to take a civil suit against you!
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That's crazy advice, if you don't mind me saying so. How on earth would a 'momenarily distracted' case succeed? There are features on every roadside on the planet with the capacity to momentarily distract a driver if they are driving carelessly or not paying sufficient attention.

As for the 'dazzled' argument, if you're driving under or into a sufficiently strong sun, then its your responsibility to ensure that you are driving safely and appropriately for the conditions. Telling the judge that your neighbour's mirror, window, gatepost or bicycle dazzled you won't cut it.
 
Telling the judge that your neighbour's mirror, window, gatepost or bicycle dazzled you won't cut it.
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I'm not sure about this. Remember how they had to adjust the bottom of the Spire on O'Connell St because it was dazzling motorists? In my area, we have a lot of silver metal lamp posts. In recent years, the council has painted the bottom half of the poles a horrible mat grey colour and any new posts erected are not shiny silver in colour. They would not be doing this if there werent legitimate concerns over road safety and liability in the event of an accident.
 
The Spire is slightly larger than and of different dimensions to your average roadside convex mirror or common roadsign.
 
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