Leeds City Council issues statement on 'potentially dangerous' St George's flag paintings on road markings
Leeds residents have been urged to “please refrain” from painting road markings to resemble St George’s flags that could “potentially lead to accidents.
A country-wide trend has seen roundabouts and road markings painted with red paint to resemble the flag of St George in what is believed to be part of an organised effort called Operation Raise the Colours.
Flags of St George and the Union Jack have also been erected on lampposts and on other public property across the country.
Leeds City Council has clarified its stance on the matter, with a spokesperson saying: “We are aware a number of flags have been placed on lamp columns and several mini roundabouts and crossings have been painted across parts of Leeds.
“We would urge residents to please refrain from doing this because it could cause confusion for motorists unfamiliar with the local road layout and potentially lead to accidents.
“It also diverts limited resources away from other important highways work, as well as being potentially dangerous working on the highway in this way.
“Anything that causes a highways risk or potential damage to infrastructure will be removed quickly whilst repainting road markings will take place where needed as soon as possible.”