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Could I also simply say, that the “book” you refer to is actually the legislation for the UK and should not be treated as anything less! It is written following not only engineering principles but also safety and road use. All those involved in the industry work hard to ensure that the law is followed as best as possible and local authorities are obliged to follow legislation. I would suggest that your first port of call would be to speak to your local authority highways team who should be able to advise you fully on what they will permit on their roads in the area. Hope that helps.
Hi Vanessa
It would be useful to know what signs you think would be appropriate. What would the message be and why do you feel they are necessary. There have been many studies regarding clutter and DfT have produced documentation on this. There have also been court cases which cite clutter as a cause of accident.
Have you contacted the Commissioner for Surveillance Cameras – I understand that they are aware of all work currently being undertaken and may be able to point you in the right direction.
I dont have a contact but I am really pleased to see this being reviewed. There are many areas where this happens across the UK on significant roads – A46 at Stratford and more locally to me A303 where there have been several serious incidents. I wonder if National Highways could give you more information – as those roads are under their control. I look forward to reading more about it.
Thats interesting – does that mean technically those driving motorised disability vehicles (four wheel battery operated) should actually have a licence for them? Many of those in use are by those who have had vehicle licenses surrendered due to lack of ability through age. I would be very interested to know whether they do require a licence.
Thanks in advanceHi, I am aware that some do wear body cams, however I would be very grateful if you would email saferhighways.co.uk because they are working on awareness of road worker abuse and it would be really good for them to include other roadside workers such as yourself in order to get greater awareness for you too. They are developing an app which allows for a single reporting system, that may be of benefit.
Regards
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Dear Andy
My concern is that they are basically street clutter and may possibly cause blind spots should a young child of similar height be standing directly aside whilst intending to cross. It is not unknown for young children to be crossing independently without parents. In addition where there are parked cars collecting children, which is a huge problem in rural areas, they are likely to be unseen in any event. The use of school crossing flashing amber units should be sufficient in all cases and these are regulated already under TSRGD. They are functional by the schools, in that the school determines when they are on or off. In addition, there are other enforceable signs that can be used near schools which allow for prosecution if necessary.
Kealie
