Local parents came forward during public question period at this week's council meeting to express their outrage over the reckless driving on their street, St. Andrew's Drive.

St. Andrew's Drive was recently constructed by a private contractor as a new development site in town and is home to more than 10 children under the age of eight. The municipality has yet to assume responsibility for the street and as a result, no speed limit has been posted.

"There were several families that all moved in around the same time," said resident William Singer.

"What we've noticed is that because the road isn't assumed by the municipality it doesn't fall under the Highway Traffic Act and the OPP cannot patrol it."

Consequently, many drivers that use the street exceed its engineered speed and Singer's wife Debbie says that could have deadly results.

"People are probably driving 60, 70 or 80 on a regular basis. You cannot make that S-turn if you're doing 40," she said. "We've had three people end up in our driveway. Had I parked in the driveway the back of my car would have been smashed or if my daughter was playing in the drive she would have been hit. Someone's going to get hurt. It's not a question of if; it's a question of when."

When the group brought their concern before council, Mayor Francis Richardson appeared shocked by the news. He said that the municipality was waiting for the final layer of tarmac to be added to St. Andrew's Drive before assuming responsibility for it, and said he would try to resolve this issue in a timely manner.

Councillor Jim McPherson agreed and cited the recent change of speed limit on Aiken St. as a positive sign that council would be able to address the residents' concerns.

While parents are concerned for their children's safety at this time, they see a great opportunity for their street once a speed limit is established.

"With the province doing this big thing with street racing," said William Singer, "this would be a perfect example of a small town nipping it in the butt."