Issue date: 29 Sep-5 Oct Correspondent: Richard Edy Occupation: Director,
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National Tyre Distributors Association Subject: Greater Police presence at WV breakdowns 4 T he hard shoulder of the motorway is one of the most dangerous of all working environments. If we cannot guarantee that our members will receive the full support and protection of police authorities it is patently unfair to ask fitters to place their lives at risk. In cases where fitters are working within a foot of the nearside motorway lane it is accepted practice that police cone off the lane or position vehicles as a warning to oncoming traffic!' However, as F,dy reported the Police are stretched enough as it is and may not be able to attend the breakdown, NTDA is currently talking to ACP° to forge an agreement on breakdown procedures. We hope to forge an agreement which will lead to a reduction in deaths and injuries related to roadside breakdowns."