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Developers ordered to fit £15,000 TURNTABLES in driveways of new homes so motorists don't have to reverse out on to busy roads Developers ordered to fit £15,000 turntables in driveways of new homes Devices allow car to be driven on to drive and then turn them 180 degrees Some councils are insisting on them to reduce accidents on busy roads Several local authorities now refuse planning permission unless the owner can drive front-first directly on to classified or busy roads Decision is made by councils on a case by case basis Developers have been ordered to fit £15,000 car turntables in the driveways of new homes so motorists don't have to reverse out on to busy roads. The devices allow a car to be driven front-first on to a drive, spun through 180 degrees, and driven front-first back on to the road. Car turntables have been a handy addition to smart urban homes for several years but some councils, including Falkirk in Scotland, are increasingly insisting on them to reduce accidents.