 The point I was attempting to make was if it is really so dangerous to let drivers loose in the semi pedestrian area - why is there no consistency? Emergency vehicles travelling in 'siren and lights' mode are recognised to represent a major danger - yet that this is apparently permitted. Well. we've covered the fact that it is a pedestrianised area during certain times and events. So, should anyone get mugged, robbed, or have a heart attack in Northbrook Street, or the Market Place are you suggesting that emergency vehicles shouldn't be allowed through, becasue it might upset those who can't get through the bollards outside the Museum? Makes no sense, but then again... 