![]() That would be the best of a bad circumstances and so I would add some form of illuminating signage with other flashing lights at the rear of his vehicle and on approach to the scene that would stretch the visibility and warning of the obstruction over say 30/40 metres or so. He appears to have about a metre of space in which to be safe to possibly change an offside tyre which would I guess be the most dangerous position as everything else would require him to be elsewhere out of that danger. As such his vehicle is affording him quite a bit of protection as it would be hit first as opposed to others running into him. It can be seen that in the photograph depicting a break down that the engineer has placed his vehicle as far right as possible on the hard shoulder. “While this is a positive step in enabling road users to get to their destination more easily, rule changes and greater awareness is needed, to ensure roadside recovery workers on all roads, including motorways and main carriage ways, are not left even more vulnerable.” “Slow down, move over is not a difficult request, but this simple act of kindness will make a world of difference to vulnerable drivers, patrols and road workers alike.”ĭamon Jowett, Green Flag head of service delivery, said: “Much investment has been undertaken to allow the continuous flow of traffic on the UK’s major roads, and motorways are becoming more responsive in real time to constantly manage the volumes of road users. “Between our organisations we have seen too many near misses and too many fatalities caused by this problem. Unfortunately their safety is being compromised by some who drive too fast and too close. The AA has previously written to Mr Norman suggesting changes to the Highway Code ahead of the new laws, implemented in July, which enable learner drivers to have lessons on motorways – but these recommendations were not adopted.Įdmund King, AA president, said: “Standing at the side of a motorway is a frightening experience, but our patrols rescue stranded motorists daily in all weathers. “This must be backed by a high-profile publicity campaign and a change to the Highway Code.” “But in light of the recent fatalities we now urgently need the Government to work with us to raise awareness of the issue among drivers and to promote a ‘slow down, move over’ message. “We do everything we can to minimise the dangers and to ensure our patrols put their own safety and that of drivers and passengers first. James Knight, RAC chief operation officer, said: “Working or breaking down at the side of a busy road or motorway is a nerve-racking experience and one we know carries risks. In the joint letter, the three organisations say: “We have strengthened our resolve to work together to do all that we can to prevent similar incidents in the future.”Īs well as changes to the Highway Code, the trio are calling on the DfT to sponsor a THINK! road safety campaign highlighting the dangers faced by patrols and members of the public whose vehicles have broken down at the roadside. The call follows several serious incidents involving vehicle recovery staff – including the death of an RAC roadside technician. The RAC, AA and Green Flag have written to Jesse Norman MP, road safety minister, calling for the introduction of a ‘slow down, move over’ rule when drivers pass a broken down vehicle, or a recovery vehicle with flashing amber beacons. ![]() The UK’s three largest breakdown organisations have joined forces to call for enhanced motorway safety rules to protect recovery patrols and other road users.
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