In July 2005 her sons were driving along a road in Morpeth, but lost control on a bend and ran into an oncoming vehicle.

Fairfax Media contacted her to seek her views on Maitland City Council’s Roadside Tributes Policy which councillors passed at a recent meeting.

The policy outlines a number of criteria people must adhere to when erecting roadside tributes.

The policy was adopted in 1998 and reviewed at last week’s council meeting.

Maitland councillor Ben Whiting said it is a sad policy to adopt but one the council must have in place.

The policy says the tributes must: Not create an attraction, not be illuminated or contain fluorescent materials, not be made of fragile material and must have dimensions no more than 50cm high, 40cm wide and 40cm deep in the ground.

Ms Davis said she understands there has to be some restrictions but wants people to realise how important these tributes are.

“The tributes mark the spot where someone’s loved ones took their last breath. They remind people that these are the consequences of poor choices on the road,” she said.

Ms Davis said the sites are also places where people can go to grieve.

“It was so traumatic for me and for two years after my sons’ deaths, I went to the site where they died every Thursday of every week.

“This is so important and none of us who lose a loved one are in any state to ring council and ask permission to erect a tribute or to read the policy which outlines the guidelines for them,” she said.

“It upsets me when I hear people say these tributes are disgusting. Why should we be reminded of someone else’s tragedy.

“Who are we to say what people should put up to honour their loved ones?If someone came along and dug up my tribute I would have a fit,” Ms Davis said.

Ms Davis said her tribute comprises two crosses and a photographs of her sons.