Yet again I have raised the faulty reactive flashing speed signs on Badentoy Road, Portlethen, with the council’s Roads Service.

I was visiting the recycling centre today and was told on the westbound sign that I was doing 48. That would be kilometres per hour as I was driving at 30mph, according to the speedometer.

On the way back the eastbound sign told me – and everyone else driving past – that we were doing 88 (i.e. 55mph). Utter nonsense.

I have complained repeatedly about these signs. If they can’t be fixed, then pull the plug or covered them up. There is no point in having faulty signs.

I am told the senior roads engineer will review the situation.