Breakdowns |
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Additional rules for the motorway |
275 |
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| do not put yourself in danger by attempting even simple repairs |
| ensure that passengers keep away from the carriageway and hard
shoulder, and that children are kept under control |
| walk to an emergency telephone on your side of the carriageway
(follow the arrows on the posts at the back of the hard shoulder) -
the telephone is free of charge and connects directly to the
Highways Agency or the police. Use these in preference to a
mobile phone (see Rule 283). Always face the traffic when
you speak on the phone |
| give full details to the Highways Agency or the police; also inform
them if you are a vulnerable motorist such as disabled, older or
travelling alone |
| return and wait near your vehicle (well away from the carriageway
and hard shoulder) |
| if you feel at risk from another person, return to your vehicle by a
left-hand door and lock all doors. Leave your vehicle again as soon
as you feel this danger has passed |
Laws MT(E&W)R reg 14 & MT(S)R reg 12 |
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276) | Before you rejoin the carriageway after a breakdown, build up
speed on the hard shoulder and watch for a safe gap in the traffic.
Be aware that other vehicles may be stationary on the hard shoulder. |
277) | If you cannot get your vehicle onto the hard shoulder
| do not attempt to place any warning device on the carriageway |
| switch on your hazard warning lights |
| leave your vehicle only when you can safely get clear of the
carriageway. |
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278) | Disabled drivers. If you have a disability which prevents you from
following the above advice you should
| stay in your vehicle |
| switch on your hazard warning lights |
| display a 'Help' pennant or, if you have a car or mobile telephone,
contact the emergency services and be prepared to advise them
of your location. |
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Obstructions |
279) |
If anything falls from your vehicle (or any other vehicle) on to the
road, stop and retrieve it only if it is safe to do so.
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280) | Motorways. On a motorway do not try to remove the obstruction
yourself. Stop at the next emergency telephone and call the Highways
Agency or the police. |
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Incidents |
281) |
Warning signs or flashing lights. If you see or hear emergency or
incident support vehicles in the distance, be aware there may be
an incident ahead (see Rule 219). Police Officers and Highways
Agency Traffic Officers may be required to work in the
carriageway, for example dealing with debris, collisions or
conducting rolling road blocks. Police officers will use rear-facing
flashing red and blue lights and HA Traffic Officers will use
rear-facing flashing red and amber lights in these situations.
Watch out for such signals, slow down and be prepared to stop.
You MUST follow any directions given by Police officers or
Traffic officers as to whether you can safely pass the incident
or blockage. Laws RTA1988, sects 35 &163, and as
amended by TMA 2004, sect
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282) | When passing the scene of an incident or crash do not be distracted
or slow down unnecessarily (for example if an incident is on the
other side of a dual carriageway). This may cause a collision or
traffic congestion, but see Rule 283.
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283) | If you are involved in a crash or stop to give assistance
| use your hazard warning lights to warn other traffic |
| ask drivers to switch off their engines and stop smoking |
| arrange for the emergency services to be called immediately with
full details of the incident location and any casualties (on a
motorway, use the emergency telephone which allows easy
location by the emergency services. If you use a mobile phone,
first make sure you have identified your location from the marker
posts on the side of the hard shoulder) |
| move uninjured people away from the vehicles to safety; on a
motorway this should, if possible, be well away from the traffic,
the hard shoulder and the central reservation |
| do not move injured people from their vehicles unless they are in
immediate danger from fire or explosion |
| do not remove a motorcyclist's helmet unless it is essential to
do so |
| be prepared to give first aid as shown in 'First aid on the road' |
| stay at the scene until emergency services arrive. |
If you are involved in any other medical emergency on the motorway
you should contact the emergency services in the same way. |
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Incidents involving dangerous goods |
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Documentation |
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