Eyewitness Norman Bland, of ICN Computing Ltd, Wharf Street, said the Volkswagen driver had attempted to follow a taxi through to the Market Place when it hit the bollards with force.
Mr Bland blamed the bollard warning signs, commissioned by West Berkshire Council, for causing the collisions by failing to adequately warn drivers of the ‘no-through’ road during peak hours.
He said: “We have said to the council all along that the signage might be ‘legal’ but it is not adequate as people just don’t see it.
“There are some bollards in the UK that have never been hit so it must be possible to have the signage so this doesn't happen.
“I still feel that a camera or ‘fine’ system would be a more measured response, rather than writing someone’s car off for what is a relatively minor offence.”
Mr Bland blamed the bollard warning signs, commissioned by West Berkshire Council, for causing the collisions by failing to adequately warn drivers of the ‘no-through’ road during peak hours.
He said: “We have said to the council all along that the signage might be ‘legal’ but it is not adequate as people just don’t see it.
“There are some bollards in the UK that have never been hit so it must be possible to have the signage so this doesn't happen.
“I still feel that a camera or ‘fine’ system would be a more measured response, rather than writing someone’s car off for what is a relatively minor offence.”
There bollards were erected in september 2008 at a cost of £35.000 to prevent traffic from entering 'The Market Place'. When cars have collided with 'the bollards' the cost of repair has seeked from the drivers insurance.
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